FT Cook

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food service assistant to work during night-time and weekends. This role involves assisting in food production, ensuring safety and sanitation, and providing excellent customer service to guests. You will have the opportunity to train part-time staff and interact professionally with culinary faculty and daycare staff. If you have a passion for food service and a desire to create memorable experiences, this position is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a difference in the daily operations of a vibrant food service environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the food service industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods and procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforce food service policies and ensure safety and sanitation.
• Assist in training staff and maintain equipment as assigned.
• Evaluate food items and create quality products from leftovers.

Skills

Customer Service

Cooking Methods Knowledge

Portion Computation

Sanitation Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary Education

Tools

Food Production Equipment

Job description

This position is for night-time and weekends to assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. Opportunity for higher pay depending on experience!

Responsibilities:

• Enforce policies and guidelines set forth by the food service department
• Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience
• Practice safety and sanitation according to the food service policies as well as those implemented by the Iowa health code and local health department
• Assist in training part-time production staff when needed
• Production of daily menu/catering items
• Responsible for the stocking, preparation, service, and clean-up of the hot food production
• Evaluate leftover food items and create a new quality product
• Maintain equipment used as assigned by the food service management
• Record daily production pars to ensure proper quantities are prepared
• Ensure that FIFO is implemented and being used at all times
• Responsible for safety and sanitation in the production area
• Professionally interact with the Culinary Arts faculty and staff to ensure a positive working relationship
• Professionally interact with Daycare staff to ensure a positive working relationship
• Attend industry-related workshops, conferences, and seminars as assigned by the Food Service Director
• Immediately report any malfunctioning or broken equipment/small wares to Food Service Director or Executive Chef
• Perform other duties as assigned by the food service management
• Regular, reliable & prompt attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
• Two to five years’ experience in the food service industry
• Experience in multi-faceted organization preferred
• College or secondary food service experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
• Production and service of menu items
• Skills to compute portions and extend recipes
• Ability to work professionally with students and campus guests
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to drive company-owned or personal vehicle
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision