Cook

Thousand Hills Hospitality LLC; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality provider in Kirksville, Missouri is seeking a Cook to prepare food items in line with corporate recipes, ensuring exceptional guest service and compliance with all health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Cafe Manager and Lead Cook, handle food safely, and uphold the company’s high customer service expectations. Applicants must possess at least a high school diploma and have minimum experience in culinary training. Flexibility in shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation requirements.
• Must be able to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to corporate recipes.
• Work with Cafe Manager to meet guest service and menu expectations.
• Complete food and safety logs timely.

Skills

Knowledge of food preparation and storage

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Thousand Hills State Park features Forest Lake, a 573‑acre reservoir created by the damming of Big Creek and serves as a fresh water supply to the population of Kirksville, Missouri. This site provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, fishing, boating and water skiing. Thousand Hills Hospitality will offer a retail gift shop, full‑service restaurant, cabin‑style lodging as well as boat and slip rentals. We pride ourselves in providing top‑notch customer service and helping families make memories in the State Park for years to come!

This position will have an anticipated start date of February 10.

Position Title

Cook

Summary

As a Cook, you will prepare food items in accordance with corporate recipes and established standards in the company’s efforts to deliver extraordinary hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cafe Manager and Lead cook in ensuring that the menu, which cannot be changed without corporate F&B approval, and guest service expectations as set forth by the employee handbook are being met or exceeded.
• Adhere to defined company recipes and safe food handling procedures to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Complete all required food and safety logs in a timely and efficient manner per company procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Cook and prepare food/meals as required.
• Work individually and with the team to surpass expectations in an efficient, motivated, and positive can‑do manner.
• Provide timely, courteous, and professional service to all guests.
• Follow all health and safety standards, policies, and initiatives.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food preparation and storage, sanitation requirements and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast‑paced environment and in proximity of other people. Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting will be required.
• ServSafe and/or state food handler certification.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Education & Experience

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 1 year culinary training/experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.