Cook (DSM)

Wilson’s Orchard; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson’s Ciderhouse in Des Moines, IA, is a full-service farm-to-table restaurant connected to Wilson’s Orchard & Farm. We cultivate a positive, generous work ethic and a team that learns from each other as we explore foods inspired by local landscapes and world cultures.

We are seeking a professional cook to join a busy, creative kitchen. Must have kitchen experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand long hours.

Qualifications

• Must have professional kitchen experience.
• Must communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, floor staff and guests.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Responsibilities

• Maintain company wide expected standards of food quality.
• Work as a fully integrated team member in a busy, creative kitchen.
• Arrive on time and ready to work, tidy and well kempt.
• Maintain an organized work station.
• Contribute to the growth of the creative culture as able and asked.
• Take instruction and follow recipes as shared and instructed.
• Work with the team to maintain and support a working schedule.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Clear communication

Job description

Wilson’s Ciderhouse is a full service, year round farm to table restaurant with connections to many local growers and makers. We cultivate a positive and generous work ethic and maintain a great team that learns from each other, and flourishes creatively as we explore and share foods inspired as much by Iowa’s local landscape as by other regional and world food cultures. Come see!

Wilson’s Ciderhouse is located on Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, a family owned and operated farm, food, and beverage company. Established in 1980, we are a team oriented company with a mission to develop a viable model for localized, sustainable, and ethical agriculture and food systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain company wide expected standards of food quality.
• Work as a fully integrated team member in a busy, creative kitchen.
• Arrive on time and ready to work, tidy and well kempt.
• Maintain an organized work station.
• Contribute to the growth of the creative culture as able and asked.
• Take instruction and follow recipes as shared and instructed.
• Work with the team to maintain and support a working schedule.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director.

Qualifications

• Must have professional kitchen experience.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, floor staff and guests.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

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Ciderhouse Restaurant
Mon - Tue (Closed)
Wed - Fri (11am - 9pm)
Sat - Sun (9am - 9pm)