Weekend Cook: Creative, High-Quality Kitchen Prep

GREAT WESTERN DINING; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service at Allen Community College in Kansas is hiring a skilled Cook to prepare meals and follow established recipes. The role requires moving around the kitchen, multitasking, and ability to work with various ingredients and cooking techniques.

You will set up workstations, prep ingredients, portion and cook food for different meal periods or events, and ensure a clean, sanitary kitchen in line with HACCP policies. Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential.

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

Experience as cook

Cooking procedures

Kitchen equipment

Sanitation procedures

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Great Western Dining Service at Allen Community College in Kansas is hiring a skilled Cook to prepare meals and follow established recipes. The role requires moving around the kitchen, multitasking, and ability to work with various ingredients and cooking techniques.

You will set up workstations, prep ingredients, portion and cook food for different meal periods or events, and ensure a clean, sanitary kitchen in line with HACCP policies. Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential.