Top 45 Lead cook Jobs in Ankeny, Ia

Lead Line Cook
Wilson's Orchard & Farm —West Des Moines, IA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Des Moines, IA
- $26.54 - $30.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
3h
Head Cook
Southeast Polk CSD —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- Basic math
4d
Executive Chef
Independence Village —Des Moines, IA
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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14d
Cook III
UnityPoint Health —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
17h
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Flix Brewhouse —Des Moines, IA
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Call employer
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Ankeny, IA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Email
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Executive Chef
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection —Des Moines, IA
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
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Sous Chef
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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13d
Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Lead
Herschend Family Entertainment —Altoona, IA
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Cooking
- Flexible schedule
Substitute Cook 2026-2027
Southeast Polk CSD —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Management
- Customer service
Executive Chef
StoryPoint —Waukee, IA
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook (16+)
Herschend Family Entertainment —Altoona, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 16+ years old
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook (Rehire)
Herschend Family Entertainment —Altoona, IA
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 16+ years old
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
Food Service Head Cook 1- Hillis
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.97 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
1d
Food Service Head Cook 1 - Smouse
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.97 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
1d
Food Service Head Cook 1 - Stowe
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.97 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
1d
Food Service Head Cook 1 - Cattell
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.97 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
1d
Sous Chef
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar —West Des Moines, IA
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Food Service Head Cook 1 - Park Ave
Des Moines Public School District —Des Moines, IA
- $17.97 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
1d

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Lead Line Cook

Wilson's Orchard & Farm -
West Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $22 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

ServSafe
Food hygiene
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Waste management

Full Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare food items according to recipes and to quality standards.
Ensure proper care, maintenance, and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meets standards of quality.
Assure local, state and federal food safety standards are maintained at all times.
Assist with the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment, as well as cleanliness and sanitation practices.
Assist with controlling food cost through efficient production practices, inventory management, supply chain management, and waste control.
Be able to problem-solve and give clear direction to kitchen staff.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
Maintain a productive and enjoyable work environment for all employees.
Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
Assist in maintaining and controlling kitchen inventory.
Ensure that all supplies are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the company’s receiving policies and procedures.
Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition.
We are a fast growing company, from time to time you will be expected to perform tasks outside your core areas of responsibility.
Complete and maintain ServSafe Certification.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years of experience in large scale kitchen positions.
Demonstrated interest in team management.
Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail.
You consistently demonstrate a positive, problem solving attitude.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
You demonstrate integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness, especially under adverse or challenging conditions.
You have a passion for local, sustainable, and ethical agriculture and food systems.
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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lead cook jobs in ankeny, ia

Lead Line Cook

Sous Chef

Head Cook

Executive Chef

Cook III

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Shift Leader

Executive Chef

Sous Chef

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Lead

Substitute Cook 2026-2027

Executive Chef

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook (16+)

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook (Rehire)

Food Service Head Cook 1- Hillis

Food Service Head Cook 1 - Smouse

Food Service Head Cook 1 - Stowe

Food Service Head Cook 1 - Cattell

Sous Chef

Food Service Head Cook 1 - Park Ave

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