Cook - Growth Path & Creative Cuisine

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, at Northwest Arkansas Community College, is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare meals. The ideal candidate can follow instructions, move efficiently in a busy kitchen, and multitask across cooking tasks. Experience with ingredients and techniques is important.

The role emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and quality presentation. We offer equal opportunity employment and a professional, collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

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

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, at Northwest Arkansas Community College, is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare meals. The ideal candidate can follow instructions, move efficiently in a busy kitchen, and multitask across cooking tasks. Experience with ingredients and techniques is important.

The role emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and quality presentation. We offer equal opportunity employment and a professional, collaborative kitchen environment.