Creative Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen with Career Growth

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. at Newman University in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate follows instructions, moves deftly in a busy kitchen, and multitasks to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, cooking for meals and events, following recipes, presenting dishes, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to HACCP and safety policies.

Qualifications

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

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. at Newman University in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals. The ideal candidate follows instructions, moves deftly in a busy kitchen, and multitasks to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, preparing ingredients, cooking for meals and events, following recipes, presenting dishes, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to HACCP and safety policies.