Line Cook

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:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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