Part Time Prep Cook
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Part-Time
Division
Management Services
Department
Food Service
Opening Date
08/03/2026
Closing Date
9/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Prep Cook will assist in the production of all food items in the day-to-day operations of the Galley. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 5am-10:30am.
Job Duties
- Demonstrates IWCCs core mission, vision, and values.
- Enforce policies and guidelines set forth by the food service department
- Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience
- Practice safety and sanitation according to the food service policies as well as those implemented by the Iowa health code and local health department
- Assisting in training part-time production staff when needed
- Production of daily menu/catering items
- Responsible for the stocking, preparation, service and clean-up of the hot food production
- Evaluating leftover food items and creating a new quality product
- Maintain equipment used as assigned by the food service management
- Recording your daily production pars to ensure proper quantities are prepared
- Ensure that FIFO is implemented and being used at all times
- Responsible for the safety and sanitation in the production area
- Professionally interact with the Culinary Arts faculty and staff to ensure a positive working relationship
- Professionally interact with Daycare staff to ensure a positive working relationship
- Attend industry-related workshops, conferences and seminars as assigned by the Food Service Director
- Immediately report and malfunctioning or broken equipment/small wares to Food Service Director or Executive Chef
- Perform other duties as assigned by the food service management
- Regular, reliable & prompt attendance
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
- 2-5 years of experience in the food service industry
- College or Secondary food service experience preferred
- Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
- Production and service of menu items
- Skills to compute portions and extend recipes
- Ability to work professionally with students and campus guests
- Ability to pass a background check
Physical Demands
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift 30-50lbs
Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Social Interaction Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision
We offer paid time off, sick leave, and holidays for our part-time employees. Our amazing benefits and perks also include discounted tuition for you and your dependents. To learn more, click here.
Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/