Cook - Creative Kitchen, Growth & Team Impact

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,908 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is seeking a Cook for the Northwest Arkansas Community College location. The role requires preparing meals, following recipes, and moving around a busy kitchen while multi-tasking. The candidate should maintain cleanliness and comply with HACCP policies.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, portioning and cooking for meals and events, and ensuring proper storage and presentation. Teamwork and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Very good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events
• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Cooking procedures

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is seeking a Cook for the Northwest Arkansas Community College location. The role requires preparing meals, following recipes, and moving around a busy kitchen while multi-tasking. The candidate should maintain cleanliness and comply with HACCP policies.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, portioning and cooking for meals and events, and ensuring proper storage and presentation. Teamwork and good communication are essential.