Cook

IHOP; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hours

Extensive Training

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

IHOP in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook menu items accurately with minimal waste. You will learn IHOP-specific galley terminology, plating, and procedures according to brand standards while keeping a clean, sanitary workstation.

This role requires standing up to 8 hours, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and good multitasking and teamwork. Competitive pay, flexible hours, and extensive training are offered to help you advance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook is required.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques.
• Adhere to sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen equipment operation

Cooking techniques

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork & communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

IHOP Cooks are responsible for the preparation and cooking of food products accurately and with minimal waste. Duties of this position include learning and applying all IHOP-specialized galley terminology, plating, menu items and procedures according to company standards. IHOP Cooks are expected to set up equipment, verify stock, and maintain a clean and sanitary work area while maintaining company sanitation standards. This position requires you to stand for up to 8 hours during a shift, be able to lift at least and/or move up to 50 pounds, and have full mobility of hands and arms while performing repetitive tasks. IHOP Cooks are also required to perform duties necessary for restaurant operations as assigned by acting supervisor, following governmental and company policies. The above is not an all-inclusive job description.

Cook Job Requirements::

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Responsibilities of a Cook::

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Hours
• Extensive Training
• Real Advancement Opportunities

Since 1958, IHOP has been the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. And no matter what menu items they order, there’s one ingredient that’s always constant — a smile. We’ve seen millions of smiles over the years in our restaurants, and now shared in photos across our social properties. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one.
This is just one of the many fun and exciting changes you can expect from IHOP. Because we know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. –