Cook I - High-Volume Kitchen, Evening/Weekend + $3K Bonus

Running Aces; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Discounts on food and merch

EAP – counseling & legal/financial aid

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Branded apparel

Job summary

Running Aces in Columbus, MN is seeking a Cook 1 to join our fast-paced Food & Beverage team. You will prepare diverse menu items, support daily specials, and work under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in a high-volume kitchen.

You will contribute to quality dishes, maintain station readiness, and follow safety standards while supporting a collaborative team during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, including fryers, char broilers, flat-tops, ovens, steamers, and woks; training provided.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Follow direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to prepare high-quality food efficiently.
• Prepare orders accurately and according to menu specifications and recipes.
• Maintain fresh, properly rotated inventory and keep stations stocked and ready for service.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of menu items and prepare recipes for all assigned stations.
• Assist with specials by bringing creativity and attention to presentation and flavor.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, including regularly filtering fryers.
• Complete station setup and ensure everything is prepared for the following shift.

Skills

Kitchen experience

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fryers

Char broilers

Flat-tops

Ovens

Steamers

Woks

Job description

Running Aces in Columbus, MN is seeking a Cook 1 to join our fast-paced Food & Beverage team. You will prepare diverse menu items, support daily specials, and work under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in a high-volume kitchen.

You will contribute to quality dishes, maintain station readiness, and follow safety standards while supporting a collaborative team during evenings and weekends.