Line Cook — Banquets & High-Volume Kitchen (Daily Pay)

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’ll help create top-quality meals for guests at Iowa’s premier entertainment destination and contribute to a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Responsibilities include preparing and presenting dishes, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring food safety. Weekend and varied hours may apply; high school diploma and 1 year of food service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience in food service preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and present food items for banquets and dining areas.
• Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Set up, clean, sanitize, and close workstations.
• Test prepared items for proper temperature and quality.
• Label and date products to ensure food safety and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of area and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment operation

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience in food service preparation

Job description

Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a line cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. You’ll help create top-quality meals for guests at Iowa’s premier entertainment destination and contribute to a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Responsibilities include preparing and presenting dishes, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring food safety. Weekend and varied hours may apply; high school diploma and 1 year of food service experience preferred.