Cook

Cook
 Location: Okoboji, Iowa
 Duration: Full-Time

Company Background

The Okoboji Store Bar and Kitchen provides a fast-paced, energetic work environment located right on East and West Lake Okoboji. We can give you the opportunity to work at the busiest summer tourist location in Iowa! We are looking for employees who are outgoing, possess strong work ethic, and who can provide professional, top notch service.

Position Summary

Cooks at The Okoboji Store are responsible for the safe, accurate, and speedy preparation and cooking of food served to our customers.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities will be expected for this position:

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare kitchen utensils and cooking equipment by ensuring they are washed and functioning properly 
• Prepare food such as vegetables, fruits, meats, and cheeses by cutting and portioning them for the expected activity level for the day 
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment
• Accurately read multiple ticket orders, quickly prepare and cook each dish, and serve the correct ticket in chronological order to the expo 
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently; using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
• Regulate temperature of ovens, fryers, and grills throughout the day’s activities to ensure they are correct
• Perform a complete kitchen clean up at the end of the night; cleaning grills, taking out trash cans, wrapping up and storing foods, washing the floors, etc. 

Job Requirements 

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Previous experience in preparing and cooking food is not required but a plus
• Effectively perform under pressure and handle high stress situations
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team