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Cook - Tin Cup Bar & Grille at Otter Creek Golf Course
Salary
$16.50 Hourly
Location
4100 NE Otter Creek Dr, Ankeny
Job Type
Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number
00715
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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Otter Creek Golf Course is seeking a part-time cook for our Tin Cup Bar & Grille for the 2026 golf season.
The position will begin as soon as possible and ends mid-November 2026. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
The position pays $16.50/hour. No benefits.
Under general direction of the Food and Beverage Manager and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, the Tin Cup Cook is a member of the Food and Beverage Team and works closely with the Food and Beverage Manager and other Tin Cup team members to prepare meals for Tin Cup Bar & Grille. They are responsible for storing and serving food with consistent quality and Food Safety procedures. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
Please complete an employment application online at www.ankenyiowa.gov as soon as possible. Applications accepted until the position is filled.
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
- Preps assigned food items daily in preparation for opening time of 11:00am.
- Washes and cleans raw food products.
- Grills raw meats and prepped foods to order.
- Accepts or rejects ingredients from food and beverage vendors based on quality and quantity.
- Minimizes waste of product.
- Labels all food items for food safety and shelf-life standards.
- Rotates product according to "First In, First Out" to maintain shelf-life standards.
- Logs and discards all product not used by the end of the shift on the "use by" date.
- Keeps the Grill Area neat, clean and sanitary.
- Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area.
- Stocks/restocks items on line according to specifications.
- Understands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.
- Notifies a Manager immediately if a Guest is injured or has a complaint.
- Assists in an entire team effort.
- All other duties as assigned
- Cooking experience a plus, but not required.
- Checks in orders from distributors.
- Assists the Tin Cup Concessions staff when time allows.
Entry Requirements and Skills
- Past Cooking experience a plus, but not required.
- Must be willing to train and learn knowledge of kitchen equipment.
- Must be willing to learn proper sanitation practices and cooking temperatures.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Must be 16+ years of age.
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
This position is not eligible for health benefits but may be eligible for IPERS. IPERS eligibility and participation will begin once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and will continue for the duration of employment.
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Are you at least 16 years of age?
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Are you available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends?
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Employer City of Ankeny Iowa
Address 410 West 1st St
Ankeny, Iowa, 50023-1557
Phone 515-965-6400
Website http://www.ankenyiowa.gov