Inside Higher Ed
Banquet Cook - Part-Time (Hotel Job)
Inside Higher Ed, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Banquet Cook – Part‑Time (Hotel Job)
Inside Higher Ed—Cedar Rapids, IA
Overview Weekend Availability is a must. 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.
Core Competencies
Advocate for continual improvement.
Collaborate with mutual accountability.
Champion service.
Perseverance.
Lead through positive influence.
Responsibilities
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure 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.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to follow instructions (menus/recipes) and 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, and support and promote an inclusive environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Some kitchen line or prep experience desired.
Preferred Qualifications
Post‑high school degree.
Minimum of two years full‑time experience in a related hospitality setting or equivalent education and work experience.
EEO Statement Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319‑398‑5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604‑7204, Telephone: (312) 730‑1560 Facsimile: (312) 730‑1576, TDD (800) 877‑8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
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Overview Weekend Availability is a must. 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.
Core Competencies
Advocate for continual improvement.
Collaborate with mutual accountability.
Champion service.
Perseverance.
Lead through positive influence.
Responsibilities
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure 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.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to follow instructions (menus/recipes) and 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, and support and promote an inclusive environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Some kitchen line or prep experience desired.
Preferred Qualifications
Post‑high school degree.
Minimum of two years full‑time experience in a related hospitality setting or equivalent education and work experience.
EEO Statement Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319‑398‑5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604‑7204, Telephone: (312) 730‑1560 Facsimile: (312) 730‑1576, TDD (800) 877‑8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
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