Job Overview
We are seeking a creative and talented Cook to join our ever-growing team. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering not just meals, but memorable dining experiences. Duties include planning and preparing high-quality meals with an emphasis on freshness, variety, and visual appeal. This role is also responsible for inventory, purchasing, labor and food cost controls, maintaining sanitation standards, and delivering top-notch customer service.
Back of House Responsibilities:
- Performs meal prep and cooking duties for company that includes, but isn’t exclusive to; meetings, trainings, visitors, internal recognitions, and the possibility of cash and carry items in the future
- Develops menus and maintains calendar of events for meal prep. Includes maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate the fluidity of the company’s needs
- Creates and introduces innovative and appealing dishes, incorporating farm to table ingredients whenever possible
- Manages food inventory, ordering, and storage while minimizing waste and ensuring freshness
- Maintains kitchen facilities. Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs
Front of House Responsibilities:
- Plates and serves meals to clients ranging from colleagues to corporate business groups
- Engages with guests in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner—anticipating needs and handling feedback professionally
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Formal culinary training is preferred, but not required
- Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask
- Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and ability to motivate a team
- Must possess a passion for excellence
- Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
- Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience
- Maintain financial reporting (costs)
- Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls
- Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
- Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 30 lbs
- Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles
- ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
C.J Moyna and Sons, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Elkader, IA 52043 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elkader, IA 52043: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person