Prep Cook

Great Western Dining Service • Hutchinson, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Western Dining Service is seeking a Prep Cook for its Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center location in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and food items for meals and special events, follows recipes and production information, and helps ensure food is presented well and the kitchen remains clean, sanitized, and orderly. The role requires familiarity with cooking methods and commercial kitchen equipment, the ability to follow instructions, and the ability to multitask and work effectively with a team. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00–8:00 PM. Salary is $15; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods, such as grilling, baking, and boiling.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and use other means of mobility continuously for up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including chopping and peeling vegetables and cutting meat.
• Prepare, portion, and cook food items for various meal periods or special events.
• Follow basic recipes and production information.
• Dress dishes before serving to ensure good presentation.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly.
• Store food and other items properly.
• Follow company HACCP and safety policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed