PT Prep Cook

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

• High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
• Two to five years 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

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal supervision