Cook I - Various Outlets

The Post Oak; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple benefit plans

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee discounts

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The Post Oak in Nevada, Iowa, is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare and present food while ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Candidates must have at least a year of cooking experience and a strong ability to provide excellent guest service.

This position includes responsibilities like maintaining kitchen cleanliness, stocking supplies, and preparing various meats. The work environment may involve heat and noise, and you should be able to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay and multiple benefits.

Qualifications

• Operate in varying levels of heat and noise depending on customer volume.
• Inspect and maintain all areas.
• Move effectively and efficiently around work area.

Responsibilities

• Assist stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensure items are stocked and equipment is operational.
• Prepare all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, and seafood.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to speak and understand English

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to move throughout the kitchen

Education

Minimum one year cook experience

Tools

Choppers

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for preparing and presenting all food items as called for by the menu, and for assisting the Lead Chef in the efficient operations of the kitchen. This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).

Responsibilities

• Assist all stations and respective lines as necessary.
• Ensure that items are fully stocked and equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensure the proper storing of any left-over foods.
• Ensure the proper closing down of work stations.
• Communicate effectively with "Front of the House" staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Line Cooks

Qualifications

• Operate in a working environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise, the severity of which depends upon customer volume. At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy-duty cutlery and cooking equipment.
• Inspect and maintain all areas for which responsible.
• Review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders.
• Effectively and efficiently move around work area.
• Lift up to 50 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Prepare all varieties of meat including veal, pork, beef, lamb, poultry, game and seafood.
• Minimum age requirement is 18.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum one year cook experience.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, and bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to regularly move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly walking up to distances of 500 ft. during shift.
• Frequently stooping, reaching.

Work Environment

• Work performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. There are occasional hot and cold temperature changes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment.
• Work with others in close spaces.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Walk/stand on tile/mats/carpet/cement.

Pay Range

USD $24.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips.

Benefits

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.