Cook - Full Time

Marquise; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquise is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and cook food according to corporate standards. You will assemble mise en place, maintain food safety, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Shifts rotate between 6am-2pm and 9am-5pm, with weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook role.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages appropriately.
• Communicate with operating departments as needed.
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safety

Cooking certificate

Cooking methods

Accuracy & speed

Best practices

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

Description

Salary: $19.79
Shifts: Rotational week to week Monday -Sunday 6am-2pm or 9am-5pm

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

2-3 years:

Culinary experience in LTC or hospital environment