Lead Line Cook — Banquets & Kitchen Leadership

Columbia Hospitality; McGregor (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Employee benefits

Paid time off

Paid daily

401K

Online learning

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is hiring a Cook I to create menu magic and make hungry guests happy. You will prepare new menu items, handle daily prep, guide line cooks, conduct inventories, and ensure sanitary, well‑maintained kitchens with safe food handling.

Open and close kitchen procedures, accommodate guest needs promptly, and lead small culinary teams in banquets and service. Our culture centers on people, learning, and growth, with perks, benefits, and opportunities to advance across our

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in the industry.
• Able to cook proteins to pre‑determined temperatures.
• Capable of directing a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• State Food Handler’s license(s) required.
• Able to read and comprehend basic instructions and memos.
• Knowledge of mother and minor sauces.
• Knowledge of proper butchering techniques.
• Proficient with slicer, Robo-Coup, Hobart, and convection ovens.
• Must be able to adjust preparations for flavor and accommodate guest needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and guest specifications.
• Cook proteins to target temperatures and maintain quality.
• Lead small culinary teams for banquets and daily prep.
• Follow proper food handling and storage per regulations.
• Conduct inventories and communicate replenishment needs to Chef team.
• Maintain sanitary and well‑maintained kitchen areas and equipment.
• Operate equipment like slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart, and convection ovens.
• Demonstrate knife skills and butchering techniques.

Skills

Protein cooking

Banquet leadership

Knife skills

Food handling knowledge

Reading comprehension

Sauces knowledge

Butchering techniques

Equipment familiarity

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Slicer

Robo-Coup

Hobart

Convection ovens

Job description

Columbia Hospitality is hiring a Cook I to create menu magic and make hungry guests happy. You will prepare new menu items, handle daily prep, guide line cooks, conduct inventories, and ensure sanitary, well‑maintained kitchens with safe food handling.

Open and close kitchen procedures, accommodate guest needs promptly, and lead small culinary teams in banquets and service. Our culture centers on people, learning, and growth, with perks, benefits, and opportunities to advance across our