Cook - PM at Central College in Pella, Iowa

Job Description:

Category:: Dining Services

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Department:: Central Market

Locations:: Pella, IA

Posted:: Mar 25, 2025

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Full-time

Position ID:: 186709

About Central College:

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake

Job Description:

Responsible to the Production Manager for various food preparation and daily tasks.
Hours include 11:30am-8:00pm as scheduled and alternating weekend rotation.

• Prepare meals for student menu including any allergy requests.


• Check the line to ensure quality and keep area clean and full of product.


• Help Filter/Clean Fryers on weekly basis.


• Label & Date all items being put in coolers, freezers, or storage.


• Clean kitchen equipment and work area.


• Locate items from storage area and transport to work area for use in preparing menu plan and catering events.


• Assist in training student workers and new employees.


• Must be flexible to schedule adjustments. Shift hours vary, including evenings, weekends and college closure periods.

Requirements:

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to include working with decimals and fractions.


• May be required to interpret results from the use of gauges and other adjustable measuring devices and formulas and specifications.


• 1-3 years of effective experience required.


• Ability to lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds.


• Food service sanitation training is required.