Cook – Creative Kitchen with Growth Opportunities

Greatwestern Dining; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Northwest Arkansas Community College is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate follows instructions, handles multiple tasks, and uses a variety of ingredients and techniques.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, portioning and cooking for meals and events, ensuring proper presentation and hygiene, and adhering to HACCP and safety policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent 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

Knowledge of various cookingProcedures

Familiarity with commercial kitchen

Ability to follow sanitationProcedures

Ability to work in a team environment

Very good communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service at Northwest Arkansas Community College is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate follows instructions, handles multiple tasks, and uses a variety of ingredients and techniques.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, portioning and cooking for meals and events, ensuring proper presentation and hygiene, and adhering to HACCP and safety policies. Equal opportunity employer.