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Kitchen Assistant Prep Cook Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Barrel House

Kitchen Staff

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Food Preparation- Prep cooks do the groundwork in the kitchen to make the jobs of their teammates easier. A prep cook's responsibilities include preparing food by washing produce and raw goods ...

Compass Group

PREP COOK

Decorah, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Previous prep cooking experience is required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour ... The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ...

SONIC Drive-In - W. Broadway

Cook

Council Bluffs, IA

$13 - $17.50/hr

Job opportunities as Cook / Food Prep / Kitchen Team Member / BOH Crew Member is generally offered as full time or part time restaurant job. Prior experience as a cook, grill cook, fry cook, prep ...

DES Employment Group

Restaurant Line Cook

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$19/hr

Restaurant Line Cook Location: Downtown Des Moines, IA Pay: $19.00 / hour (Paid Weekly) + Overtime ... Kitchen Support: Assist with general prep, station setup, dishwashing, and secondary kitchen duties ...

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HOTEL JULIEN

Banquet Cook

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

The Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality dishes for banquets ... Assist in cleaning kitchen equipment, workstations, and banquet prep areas.Quality Control ...

Barrel House

Kitchen Staff

Davenport, IA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Food Preparation- Prep cooks do the groundwork in the kitchen to make the jobs of their teammates easier. A prep cook's responsibilities include preparing food by washing produce and raw goods ...

Barrel House

Kitchen Staff

Marion, IA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Food Preparation- Prep cooks do the groundwork in the kitchen to make the jobs of their teammates easier. A prep cook's responsibilities include preparing food by washing produce and raw goods ...

Barrel House

Kitchen Staff

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Food Preparation- Prep cooks do the groundwork in the kitchen to make the jobs of their teammates easier. A prep cook's responsibilities include preparing food by washing produce and raw goods ...

Bon Appetit

PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Decorah, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Previous prep cooking experience is required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour ... The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ...

Compass Group

PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Decorah, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Previous prep cooking experience is required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour ... The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ...

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Kitchen Staff

Dubuque, IA • On-site

Barrel House
Restaurants • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Barrel Houseexternal

$14 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare ingredients, set up, maintain, restock, and organize work areas following sanitation and safety standards.

  • Cook menu items according to recipes and standards, ensuring proper portioning and quality.

  • Clean dishes, operate kitchen equipment safely, and assist with general cleaning and food handling tasks.

Job description

Job Summary:
A Kitchen Staff Position focuses on food preparation and meal plating for guests. Examples of Kitchen Staff duties include preparing ingredients, discarding expired items, maintaining kitchen stations, and ensuring areas are clean and sanitized, placing food items on plates, maintaining cooking equipment, and operating ovens, fryers, and cooking appliances. Any part of working in a kitchen may include duties such as dishwashing, appliance upkeep, and general cleaning. Essential skills for Kitchen Staff Positions are cooking abilities, stamina, teamwork, time management, being able to work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to safety. Food Safety & Restaurant Sanitization practices are the most critical characteristics within the Kitchen Staff position. The Kitchen Staff’s primary function is to learn and prepare ingredients, to cook the menu items according to Barrel House standards while abiding by all sanitation and food safety protocols.
Benefits & Perks:
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • 401k Match Retirement Plan
  • Employee Meal Discount Program

Company Overview:
At Barrel House, the foundation of any position is our We CARE Culture™. The Barrel House Team displays Commitment, Attentiveness, Respect, and Excellence in every decision they make; for both customers and fellow team members.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for preparing ingredients for menu items in a neat, accurate, and timely way.
  • Follows prep list and preps items accordingly and within allotted time frame.
  • Follows the prep recipes - ensures the quality and consistency of every batch recipe that goes from our prep kitchen to the proper workstation on the line.
  • Executes every dish and recipe to the highest standards ensuring strict and exact recipe and portioning adherence.
  • Ensures proper portioning.
  • Sets up, maintains, restocks, cleans, and organizes work areas.
  • Follows health, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization standards.
  • Safely operates all equipment.
  • Clean dishes.
  • Practices proper and safe food handling, storage, receiving, and rotating stock.
  • Meets all restaurant standards for safety and food handling.
  • Practices teamwork by helping co-workers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  • Adheres to company standards, including personal hygiene and appearance.
  • Adheres to health department codes regarding food sanitation and handling.
Specific Kitchen Staff Roles may include:
  • Food Preparation- Prep cooks do the groundwork in the kitchen to make the jobs of their teammates easier. A prep cook’s responsibilities include preparing food by washing produce and raw goods, chopping ingredients, and setting up cooking stations. Prep cooks are also responsible for storing food safely and cleaning up workstations. Top characteristics for a prep cook include Organization, Cleanliness, & Food Handler’s Certification (or expressed knowledge of food handling procedures). Proper use of blades, knives, and kitchen tools.
  • Line Cook- One of the most vital positions in a restaurant, a line cook picks up where the prep cook leaves off by executing orders. Line Cooks are assigned to a cooking station (salad, grilling, frying, etc.) and are responsible for working with their teammates to execute orders in a timely manner. Role characteristics may include the ability to work well under pressure and stand for extended periods of time. Dishwasher- Dishwashers are the unsung heroes of the kitchen. A restaurant dishwasher’s main role is cleaning dishes, silverware, and glassware after guests have used it. They are responsible for keeping the dishwashing station clean and safe to use. Dishwashers may also play a role in cleaning food preparation surfaces, keeping dishes organized, and managing dish inventory. Characteristics for a dishwasher include physical abilities to stand for extended periods of time and to carry heavy objects and products.
Qualifications:
  • Efficiently operate a (Point Of Sale) POS system, specifically a Kitchen Display System (KDS).
  • Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to reliably commute to on-site location.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be over the age of 18 years old.