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Restaurant Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - CyHawk Hospitality

Altoona, IA 50009

OnsiteUrgently Hiring

  • Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.
  • Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times.
  • Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
  • Prepares Cooking Items
  • Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and at all times practices good person hygiene.
  • Uses, maintains and cleans all kitchen equipment, plus preparation and storage areas.
  • Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards.
  • Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards.
  • Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Controls Food Cost
  • Ensures products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes.
  • Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
  • Maintains Cleanliness
  • Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas
  • Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage
  • Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift
  • “Clean as you go” throughout the shift
  • Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards
  • Cleans all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen manager or Manager on duty.
  • Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
  • Communicates with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems. Etc.
  • Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
  • Assists Team Members
  • Preps items according to recipes and procedures
  • Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils
  • Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
  • Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.
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Installation Technician - Chassis Prep - HWY Location

Stellar Industries

Garner, IA 50438

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Restaurant Line Cook

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - CyHawk Hospitality

Waterloo, IA 50701

OnsiteUrgently Hiring

  • Cook
  • Prepares menu items according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards
  • Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen at all times
  • Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty
  • Prepares Cooking Items
  • Stocks and rotates products on line to ensure they are within shelf life standards
  • Has sufficient knowledge of recipes, menu items and prep procedures to ensure correct portioning, quality, cooking time and performance standards
  • Prepares prep items according to guest request within company standards and following food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Controls Food Cost
  • Ensures products are accurately portioned and ensures food products are prepared as specified by recipes
  • Utilizes FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items
  • Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers and storage areas
  • Follows proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation and storage
  • Conducts line sweeps throughout the shift
  • “Clean as you go” throughout the shift
  • Understands OSHA requirements and health department standards
  • Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration
  • Assists Team Members
  • Preps items according to recipes and procedures
  • Assists dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans and utensils
  • Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of dining room
  • Provides guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff
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Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Des Moines, IA 50310

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location
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Cook

Sonic Drive In

Keokuk, IA 52632

Onsite

  • Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
  • Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
  • Regular attendance
  • Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Knowledge/Skills
  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions
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Grill Chef

Char Steakhouse

Fairfield, IA 52556

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Food Service Worker Lead - Loras College

ARAMARK

Dubuque, IA 52001

OnsiteChat Now

  • Great customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Strong Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
  • Ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions
  • This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.
  • This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of PPE.
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Subway Sandwich Artist

Pilot Company

Brooklyn, IA 52211

$12.20-$16.53/hr
OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Required Qualifications
  • Incredible guest service skills and ability to maintain a guest focused culture
  • Ability to complete accurate sales transactions
  • Ability to cleanly and safely manage and prep food
  • Ability to maintain Subway processes and policies
  • Ability to use computers, telephones, and other equipment as needed
  • Ability to work as part of a team
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Airport Security Screener - No Experience Required

tsa security

Rockwell, IA 50469

No Experience
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Part Time Product Demonstrator

Advantage Solutions

Dike, IA 50624

$14/hr
OnsiteChat NowHealth Insurance

  • You're 18 years or older
  • Available to work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends
  • Can lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for up to 6 hours
  • Have reliable transportation to and from work location
  • Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment
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