Heart of the House Cook

Grinnell College•Grinnell, IA

About The Position

Prepares food in the back of the house to support cook-to-order venues and cash operations serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Duties may include preparing food for special diets; preparing sauces, gravies, and entrees using a cook-and-chill process; and pre-preparing, slicing, and chopping items for the venues according to standardized recipes. The role applies food safety and sanitation practices and maintains good personal hygiene in accordance with Federal, State, and College standards. It also requires effective communication with coworkers, venue staff, and management.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Six months or more of experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to communicate, present, or exchange information effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

  • ServeSafe Food certification.

Responsibilities

  • Pre-prepare and prepare food in the back of the house to support each venue and cash operations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Communicate with each venue, cash operations, and management to meet their needs.
  • Clean and sanitize the work area and direct staff to meet Federal, State, and College standards, including good personal hygiene practices.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date food production records.
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