PT Prep Cook

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

43d

About The Position

This position assists in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. The PT Prep Cook will assist with 1 or more of the following areas: Pizza Station, Panini Station, Salad Bar Attendant or Burger Bar. 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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
Two to five years' 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
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Reading, writing, calculating
Social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

College or Secondary food service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the production of all food items
Enforce policies and guidelines set forth by the food service department
Practice great customer service
Practice safety and sanitation
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