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Spare Time Entertainment

Line Cook - West Des Moines, IA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.50 - $18.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a professional kitchen environment that operates within the hospitality industry, possibly linked to a restaurant, hotel, or resort setting. This workplace is designed to efficiently deliver quality culinary experiences to guests, leveraging fresh ingredients, standard kitchen equipment, and a team-driven atmosphere. The environment is dynamic and active, requiring team members to be versatile and attentive to detail. The kitchen employs modern culinary tools such as fryers, ovens, ranges, and other cooking appliances, ensuring that food preparation meets high standards while adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.

This role is that of a line cook or ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant hotel or resort
  • SERVSafe certification preferred

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant hotel or resort
  • SERVSafe certification preferred
  • Able to perform tasks with accuracy speed and attention to detail
  • Able to read and follow cooking directions
  • Complete opening and closing tasks
  • Assist with functions and events
  • Interact professionally by using Spare Time Service Standards (Code S.E.R.V.E.)
  • Communicate with reporting manager regarding low inventory items and sanitation or maintenance concerns
  • Report all violations to management

Job Duties

  • Stage workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
  • Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
  • Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
  • Assist on maintaining the dish machine area
  • Maintain a clean and orderly workstation area including kitchen equipment tables shelves and trash
  • Comply with applicable sanitary health safety and personal hygiene standards
  • Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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