Cook III

Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort; Larchwood Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Premium Pay

Holiday Premium

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A well-known resort in Iowa is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee menu preparation, cooking, and presentation. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness and support the Chef in executing menu items while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have at least 2 years of related experience. This position offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to follow established recipe and menu guidelines.
• Must maintain cleanliness in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to high quality.
• Support Chef and Sous Chefs in menu execution.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

2 years related experience or equivalent education

Job description

• Lead in preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items, ensuring high quality and consistency with minimal supervision.

• Follow established recipe and menu guidelines.

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation daily in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Properly operate, maintain, and clean all kitchen equipment on a daily basis.

• Support the Chef and Sous Chefs in menu execution, and specialty item preparation.

• Assist with training, and mentoring of junior kitchen staff.

• Ability to take instructions, as well as relay instructions in a constructive manner.

• Perform other duties as directed by management.

• Experience:

  • Preferred 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

  • Must demonstrate organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

• Benefits including:

  • Health Insurance

  • 401(k) Matching

  • Paid Time Off

  • Vision Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Life Insurance

  • Premium Pay

  • Holiday Premium

  • Employee Discounts