Prep Cook- Part Time
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type
Regular, Part-Time
Division
Management Services
Department
Food Service
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 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
Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)
Reading, Writing, Calculating
Social Interaction Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision
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Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)
Address 2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503
Website https://www.iwcc.edu/