Prep Cook- Part Time

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA, is seeking a Prep Cook to assist in daily production of all food items in the Galley. Shift is Monday–Friday, 5:00am–10:30am, with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and serving guests in a college dining environment.

Responsibilities include stocking and preparing hot food items, following recipes, keeping work areas clean, training part-time staff when needed, and coordinating with Culinary Arts faculty and campus guests to ensure quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in the food service industry.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
• Production and service of menu items.
• Skills to compute portions and extend recipes.
• Ability to work professionally with students and campus guests.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of daily menu/catering items.
• Stocking, preparation, service and clean-up of the hot food production.
• Maintain equipment used as assigned by the food service management.
• Record daily production pars to ensure proper quantities.
• Ensure FIFO is implemented and used at all times.
• Interact professionally with Culinary Arts faculty/staff and Daycare staff.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

The Prep Cook will assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 5am-10:30am.

• Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision, and values.
• Enforce policies and guidelines set forth by the food service department
• Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience
• Practice safety and sanitation according to the food service policies as well as those implemented by the Iowa health code and local health department
• Assisting in training part-time production staff when needed
• Production of daily menu/catering items
• Responsible for the stocking, preparation, service and clean-up of the hot food production
• Evaluating leftover food items and creating a new quality product
• Maintain equipment used as assigned by the food service management
• Recording your daily production pars to ensure proper quantities are prepared
• Ensure that FIFO is implemented and being used at all times
• Responsible for the safety and sanitation in the production area
• Professionally interact with the Culinary Arts faculty and staff to ensure a positive working relationship
• Professionally interact with Daycare staff to ensure a positive working relationship
• Attend industry-related workshops, conferences and seminars as assigned by the Food Service Director
• Immediately report and malfunctioning or broken equipment/small wares to Food Service Director or Executive Chef
• Perform other duties as assigned by the food service management
• Regular, reliable & prompt attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in the food service industry
• College or Secondary food service experience preferred
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
• Production and service of menu items
• Skills to compute portions and extend recipes
• Ability to work professionally with students and campus guests
• Ability to pass a background check

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision