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Food Service Cook
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$33,565 / year median in Iowa
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Food Service is looking for the position of kitchen worker as of the 2026-2027 school year Prepare, cook and serve daily meals Assists in the daily cleanup of kitchen and service areas Proper use of equipment Maintain good personal cleanliness