JOB GOAL
To advance The Kirkwood Community College Center for Hospitality Excellence's vision to lead the world in educating and preparing the finest hospitality professionals that will impact the global community. Our Mission is to be the best place to learn, recruit and stay. We do this by teaching, developing and serving.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs for both fine dining restaurant and banquet/event guests. This position serves as a trainer. Trainers are responsible for supervising the learning experiences of students in all areas of The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, The Kirkwood Center for Hospitality Arts and The Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Substitute for, assist other cooks during emergencies, or rush periods.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables in preparation for use.
- Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs for consumption.
- Identify, list and explain ingredients in response to dietary inquiries.
- Prepare and serve family meals for Hotel employees.
- Regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Cook II- Must Demonstrate Constantly certain predefined kitchen skills.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions (i.e. menus/recipes) as well as to cook and plan meals.
- Must be able to stand 5-6 hours a day and to squat, reach & bend on a regular basis.
- Must have knowledge of food storage/handling techniques.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Position involves working in a kitchen setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent (34-66%) lifting up to 50 pounds. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting and smelling. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or the equivalent required. Some Kitchen Line or Prep Experience desired.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
Preference will be given to those candidates with a post high school degree. Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of two years full-time experience in a related hospitality setting or the equivalent education and related work experience.
Organization
Working at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is a globally recognized leader in higher education where learner success has always been a focal point. For more than 50 years, Kirkwood faculty and staff have cultivated a welcoming and motivating environment that meets students where they are, and helps them get exactly where they want to be. With one of the lowest tuition in the state, more than 130 programs to choose from, flexible class offerings, and convenient locations across seven counties in Eastern Iowa, Kirkwood makes higher education more accessible for people in all walks of life. Through affordable, innovative educational training and many impactful community partnerships, Kirkwood hopes to continue strengthening the regional workforce for years to come.
As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood strives to reward employees with a generous benefits package and perks, including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Free use of the Kirkwood Recreation Center
- On campus retail discounts at places like our bookstore, Eagle Tech, cafeteria and hotel (yes, we have a hotel too!)
- Free admission to performing arts and athletic events
- Computer and software purchasing program through Eagle Tech, our Apple-authorized campus store
- Employee tuition discounts and half-price tuition for family members
- Generous leave policies that provide a work-life balance
- Choice of retirement programs and unheard-of employer contribution
- Competitive Total Rewards packages
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