Evening & Weekend Cook — Creative Kitchen Team Player

GREAT WESTERN DINING; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Pratt Community College is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals and support events as needed. The role requires following recipes, maintaining kitchen standards, and delivering consistently high-quality dishes.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, work well with others, and uphold HACCP and safety policies while ensuring a clean, organized cooking environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Prepare, portion, and cook food for meals or events.
• Follow basic recipes and production information.

Skills

Cook experience

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Great Western Dining Service at Pratt Community College is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals and support events as needed. The role requires following recipes, maintaining kitchen standards, and delivering consistently high-quality dishes.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, work well with others, and uphold HACCP and safety policies while ensuring a clean, organized cooking environment.