COOK

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $20.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Health and wellness programs

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Discount Marketplace

Job Description

Eurest is a globally recognized leader in the foodservice industry, renowned for its commitment to high standards of service and excellence. As part of the Compass Group, the world's largest foodservice company serving many of the Fortune 500, Eurest blends a powerful global presence with a strong local focus. The company’s philosophy, known as The Eurest Promise, emphasizes connecting with people, inspiring through food, creating solutions, and living up to their promise. This philosophy is integrated into every aspect of their operations, setting a benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction in every community they serve.

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Job Requirements

Prior kitchen experience is required
Ability to work full time Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
Must adhere to food safety and hygiene standards
Ability to follow company policies and procedures
Commitment to safety including use of protective gear
Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with kitchen work
Willingness to work in fast-paced foodservice environment

Job Qualifications

Prior kitchen experience
Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards
Ability to follow standardized recipes and procedures
Strong attention to detail in food preparation and presentation
Basic record-keeping skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness
Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment

Job Duties

Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
Attends in-service and safety meetings
Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
Performs other duties as assigned
Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
follows HACCP standards
Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including the use of protective gloves, oven mitts, slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

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