Evening Cook - Fresh Prep, Quality Dishes, Team Kitchen

Greatwestern Dining; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining is seeking a Cook for its Kansas City kitchen. This full-time role focuses on prep, cooking, and presentation for school and campus dining programs.

You will set up stations, follow recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and work closely with a team to deliver quality meals with great service. Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining a clean, sanitized environment, and proper storage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• 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 ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Prepare, portion, cook food for meals or events.
• Follow recipes and production information.
• Ensure presentation by dressing dishes.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Follow HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven cook experience

Cooking procedures

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining is seeking a Cook for its Kansas City kitchen. This full-time role focuses on prep, cooking, and presentation for school and campus dining programs.

You will set up stations, follow recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and work closely with a team to deliver quality meals with great service. Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining a clean, sanitized environment, and proper storage.