Kitchen Staff Team Member

Pottcounty Ia; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pottawattamie County Conservation is seeking part-time seasonal Kitchen Staff Team Members for the November through March ski season. You will support the Kitchen Manager, assist with food prep, stocking, and guest service, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

Responsibilities include inventory, order lists, sanitation, POS use, and closing procedures. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory and stock item organization and ordering.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in creating order lists for supplies.
• Follow sanitation and safety standards and proper labeling of food.
• Perform food prep and cooking duties; check presentation, temp and portions.
• Use POS system to take orders and balance cash at end of shift.
• Prepare kitchen for opening and closing, stock items, and clean areas.
• Assist with deliveries check-in and restocking.
• Clean dining area and restrooms; assist other departments as needed.

Education

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

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.

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.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

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.

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

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.

Department

Conservation

Salary

$13 - $15/hour

Job Type

Seasonal

Location

Crescent Hill at Hitchcock; 17026 Snowhill Lane, Honey Creek

Posted

8/1/2026