COOK

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $21.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Eurest, a prominent division of Compass Group, stands as a leading force in the global foodservice industry renowned for its commitment to service excellence and operational integrity. With a focus on connecting with people, inspiring through food, crafting effective solutions, and upholding a strong organizational promise, Eurest serves a wide array of clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company operates by combining a global perspective with a local touch, ensuring that communities are enriched while delivering superior dining experiences that align with federal, state, and corporate standards. The location for this role is specifically at KKR Des Moines, situated... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior culinary experience required
Ability to work full time Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to follow food safety and hygiene protocols
Willingness to use personal protective equipment as required
Ability to perform manual tasks and lift moderate weights
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

Prior culinary experience
Ability to prepare food according to recipes and safety standards
Good organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to maintain cleanliness and kitchen safety standards
Ability to work well in a team environment
Good communication skills
Commitment to following company policies and procedures

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 but not limited to the use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer
The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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