Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen with Training & Leadership

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Cook to join a local team. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining clean kitchen areas, and assisting customers.

The position includes training and supervising student staff and offers a long-term employment opportunity with a rotating schedule between 5:30 AM and 8:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 months of cooking experience, strong customer service, and a solid knowledge of food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 months cooking experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to established recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas, serving equipment, and facilities.
• Provide excellent customer service while serving patrons.
• Assist with food stocking and inventory management.
• Train and supervise student staff as assigned.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Ensure food quality and presentation standards are met.
• Support daily kitchen operations and team objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team supervision

Detail-oriented

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Cook to join a local team. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining clean kitchen areas, and assisting customers.

The position includes training and supervising student staff and offers a long-term employment opportunity with a rotating schedule between 5:30 AM and 8:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have at least 9 months of cooking experience, strong customer service, and a solid knowledge of food safety practices.