Kitchen Staff Team Member

Pottawattamie County; Honey Creek (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pottawattamie County Conservation is hiring part‑time seasonal Kitchen Staff Team Members for the ski season from November through March. You will work under a Kitchen Manager and Team Lead, assisting with food prep, inventory, and safe, clean service to guests at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock.

Responsibilities include stocking, using the POS system, closing the kitchen, and maintaining high sanitation standards while supporting a great guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must be fourteen (14) years old at the time of hire.
• Prior kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation to and from the ski area is required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to use a computer and the POS system.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food prep and cooking duties for meals.
• Prepare and deliver high quality meals to guests.
• Assist in inventory checks and stocking items.
• Close and balance the cash drawer at shift end.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in all tasks.
• Clean kitchen areas and dining spaces; restock supplies as needed.
• Follow instructions from Kitchen Manager and Team Lead.

Skills

Food preparation

POS system

Inventory assistance

Kitchen sanitation

Computer use

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school age 14+

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Pottawattamie County Conservation is announcing the hiring of part‑time seasonal Kitchen Staff Team Members. This position will run from November through March or the duration of the ski season. Individuals in this role will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Staff Team Lead and will play a critical role in preparing and delivering high quality meals to our guests. Whether assisting with food prep or helping to maintain a clean kitchen environment, your efforts will surely help to create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Don't miss out on the adventures at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock this winter!

Assist in ensuring that inventory is taken properly and in a timely fashion.

Assist the Kitchen Manager in creating order lists. This will include, but is not limited to, food, beverages, cleaning supplies, condiments, utensils, food safety items, etc.

Follow and maintain all sanitation and safety standards as outlined by law. This will include employee health and personal hygiene, proper food storage, and labeling of food, as well as sanitization of kitchen equipment and prep areas.

Perform food prep and cooking duties. check food for presentation, temperature, and portion sizes.

Use the POS system to take orders from quests.

Prep Kitchen for opening which includes, but is not limited to, lighting fryers, prepping food for service, preparing hot drinks for service (coffee maker, hot cocoa machine), stocking coolers and snacks, refilling condiments and silverware, stocking napkins.

Closing the kitchen which includes, but is not limited to, turning fryers off, storing all food properly with correct labeling and dates, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, cleaning food prep areas properly, sweeping and mopping of kitchen floor. Cleaning dining area by vacuuming, wiping tables, counters, stanchions.

Close out the POS terminal and balance the cash drawer, filling out all paperwork necessary to accurately account for sales.

Assist Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Staff Team Lead in checking in deliveries and stocking items correctly.

Perform dining area cleanup as required as well as restroom cleaning. This includes but isn’t limited to, vacuuming, wiping tables and counters, taking trash out, cleaning trash bins, moping restroom floors, cleaning sinks, toilets and walls, dusting, restocking restroom items.

Work with other departments when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

General knowledge of, and ability to prep and prepare food for guests.

Ability to use a computer.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Must be fourteen (14) years old at the time of hire.

Previous experience working in a kitchen preferred, but not necessary.

Must have reliable transportation to and from the ski area.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.