Cook

Kaskaid Hospitality; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Kaskaid Hospitality in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks an energetic cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare items from standard recipes, assist with desserts, and maintain clean, sanitary workstations to support fast, high-quality service.

This hourly position requires reliability, teamwork, and adherence to food safety standards; you’ll work varied shifts from morning to late evening, with opportunities to grow skills in a busy hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand the English language.
• ServSafe Certification is a plus
• Basic mathematical skills for measurements
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Auditory and visual skills
• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.
• Organizational skills.
• Multi-task oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items, following standard recipes and procedures.
• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.
• Preps assigned items according to prep lists and par levels.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and supplies.
• Measures and assembles ingredients for standard recipes; portions meat/fish/poultry.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and surfaces.
• Maintain clean, safe workstation.
• Follow food handling techniques and minimize waste.
• Maintain personal hygiene and dress code.
• Follow safety regulations and report hazards.
• Attend in-service training as assigned.

Skills

Reading English

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Following instructions

Auditory/visual skills

Food safety awareness

Knowledge of recipes

Education

ServSafe Certification (plus)

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Dishwasher

Slicers

Coffee machines

Steamer

Mixers

Chef knives

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares all food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.


• Assist cooks in the preparation of basic dessert items.


• Preps assigned items according to the Prep Lists and par levels set by management.


• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.


• Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes. Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry.


• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.


• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.


• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.


• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.


• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.


• Comply with department’s dress code.


• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.


• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.


• Follow all designated uniform, grooming, safety and sanitation rules and regulations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to read and understand the English language.


• “ServSafe” Certified is a plus


• Basic mathematical skills for measurements


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.


• Excellent interpersonal relations and communicative skills.


• Auditory and visual skills


• Knowledge of the Company’s food & beverage specifications.


• Organizational skills.


• Multi-task oriented.


• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
  
  
  
  • Kitchen equipment
  
  
  • Ovens
  
  
  • Stoves
  
  
  • Dishwasher
  
  
  • Slicers
  
  
  • Coffee machines
  
  
  • Steamer
  
  
  • Mixers
  
  
  • Chef's knives, etc.
  
  
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly paid position. Days and hours of work vary according to business hours and job requirements. Business operates seven (7) days a week; and hours start as early as 9 AM and can go as late as 2 AM depending on the work required.

Work Culture:

Our Cooks carry out our Vision of Being the Leading Purveyor of the Spirit of Hospitality by making sure Every Guest is Leaving Happy! This role will require fast paced service done with a smile and a high level of communication with guests, co workers, Managers and Chefs.