Part-Time Cook — Creative Kitchen, Growth Path

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Western Texas College in Texas is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals and follow instructions in a busy kitchen. The role requires multitasking and moving deftly around the kitchen to efficiently handle ingredients and equipment.

The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, with responsibilities including setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, cooking for various meal periods, following recipes, ensuring proper presentation,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.).
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Very good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.).
• Prepare, portion, cook food items for various meal periods or special events.
• Ability to follow basic recipes and production information.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Follow all company HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Cooking procedures

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service at Western Texas College in Texas is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals and follow instructions in a busy kitchen. The role requires multitasking and moving deftly around the kitchen to efficiently handle ingredients and equipment.

The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, with responsibilities including setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, cooking for various meal periods, following recipes, ensuring proper presentation,