Line Cook 1 (Banquets)

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a line cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. You will help create top-quality meals for guests at our premier entertainment destination and contribute to a hardworking, energetic staff.We offer $20/hour, with daily, weekly, or biweekly pay options and opportunities to grow in a fast-paced restaurant setting. Applicants should have at least one year of food service experience and be able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in food service preferred.
• Stand and walk for long periods; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 150 lbs.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and present food items for banquets and dining establishments.
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Set up, cleaning, sanitation, and closing of workstations and kitchen.
• Accurate testing of prepared food items to ensure proper temperature and quality.
• Labeling and dating products to ensure food safety and quality.
• General cleaning duties of area and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

$20/hour Get paid when you need it – daily, weekly or biweekly!

Do you love spending time in the kitchen creating magnificent meals for friends and family? Join our dynamic kitchen staff as a line cook! You’ll be helping to create top-quality meals for guests at Iowa’s premier entertainment destination and be part of a hardworking, energetic, fun-loving team of diverse people. Sound intriguing? Apply today.

Here’s what you’d be responsible for:

• Preparation, production, and presentation of food items for banquets and dining establishments
• Operation of standard commercial kitchen equipment
• Set up, cleaning, sanitation, and closing of workstations and kitchen
• Accurate testing of prepared food items to ensure proper temperature and quality
• Labeling and dating products to ensure food safety and quality
• General cleaning duties of area and equipment

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One year experience in food service preparation preferred. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and have the ability to withstand repetitive reaching and bending. Responsible handling of hot equipment, sharp objects, and navigating wet floors required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push a cart weighing up to 150 lbs. required. Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours required.