Line Cook II — High-End Prep & Banquets (Daily Pay)

Prairie Meadows; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ’s Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a talented line cook to join a high-caliber culinary team. You will handle all phases of food preparation for our dining room and banquets, with a focus on quality and presentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of food preparation experience. You must be able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends/holidays. Internal candidates may need to complete the Cooking Practical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience in food preparation.
• If an internal candidate, you must complete the Cooking Practical for Line Cook I before moving to Line Cook II.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• All phases of food preparation, production, and presentation for our dining establishment hot line and banquets
• Checking in deliveries and dating product
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 years experience in food preparation

Job description

AJ’s Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, IA is seeking a talented line cook to join a high-caliber culinary team. You will handle all phases of food preparation for our dining room and banquets, with a focus on quality and presentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of food preparation experience. You must be able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends/holidays. Internal candidates may need to complete the Cooking Practical.