Line Cook & Kitchen Lead: Craft Menu Mastery

Columbia Hospitality; McGregor (IA); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Paid daily payroll

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted lodging/ dining

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Cook I to create menu magic and keep guests satisfied. You will open/close kitchen procedures, prepare items per recipes, and guide line cooks to maintain quality and timely service.

You will lead small teams during banquet and daily prep, manage inventories, and ensure sanitary work areas, equipment readiness, and safe handling of food. A valid State Food Handler’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year industry experience.
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures.
• Lead a banquet up to 100 with a small team.
• Must have State Food Handler’s License(s).
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and guest specifications.
• Cooks proteins to pre-determined temperatures and ensures quality and consistency of dishes.
• Leads small culinary teams in banquet execution and daily preparation needs.
• Follows proper food handling and storage practices in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Conducts inventory, monitors product levels, and communicates replenishment needs to the Chef team.
• Ensures sanitary and well-maintained food preparation areas and kitchen equipment.
• Operates and maintains specialized kitchen equipment including slicers, Robo-Coup, Hobart mixers, and convection ovens.
• Demonstrates mastery of knife skills and proper butchering techniques.

Skills

Menu planning

Line cook guidance

Inventory management

Food safety

Knife skills

Education

State Food Handler’s License

Tools

Slicer

Robo-Coup

Hobart mixers

Convection ovens

Job description

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Cook I to create menu magic and keep guests satisfied. You will open/close kitchen procedures, prepare items per recipes, and guide line cooks to maintain quality and timely service.

You will lead small teams during banquet and daily prep, manage inventories, and ensure sanitary work areas, equipment readiness, and safe handling of food. A valid State Food Handler’s license is required.