PM Cook

Greatwestern Dining; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining is seeking a Cook for its Kansas City kitchen. This full-time role focuses on prep, cooking, and presentation for school and campus dining programs.

You will set up stations, follow recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and work closely with a team to deliver quality meals with great service. Responsibilities include portioning, maintaining a clean, sanitized environment, and proper storage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• 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 ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Prepare, portion, cook food for meals or events.
• Follow recipes and production information.
• Ensure presentation by dressing dishes.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Follow HACCP and safety policies.

Skills

Proven cook experience

Cooking procedures

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Cook

Great Western Dining is a people-oriented company. Our corporate culture allows our employees to learn and excel in their chosen fields. Founded in 1990, Great Western Dining Service, Inc. provides contracted dining services for schools, colleges & universities; camps & conference centers; and business & industry. From its inception, GWD has remained strongly committed to our original concepts of quality service coupled with delicious food.

Full-time

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
• 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

Requirements

• Continuous walking and other means of mobility
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds