Top 95 Assistant cook Jobs in Iowa

Assistant General Manager
Border Foods LLC —Burlington, IA
- $15 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
12h
26-27 Assistant Cook Manager
Dubuque Community School District —Dubuque, IA
- $18.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
Cook
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center —Urbandale, IA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Skilled nursing facility
- High school diploma or GED
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Cook - Part-Time
Accura HealthCare of Ames —Ames, IA
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Skilled nursing facility
- Sanitation
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
PREP COOK (PART TIME)
Canteen —Ankeny, IA
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
14d
Kitchen Assistant
TeachIowa —La Porte City, IA
- Part-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Children
Assistant Head Cook and Scanner at Early Childhood Center (2026-2027)
College Community School District —Cedar Rapids, IA
- From $17.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Preschool
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
9d
Cook/ Culinary Assistant
Cassia —Johnston, IA
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Military encouraged
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Cook - Tin Cup Bar & Grille at Otter Creek Golf Course
City of Ankeny —Otter Creek, IA
- $16.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Bar
- Pass drug screening
- Food provided
Cook Assistant - Small Pots - 2nd Shift
Smithfield Foods —Orange City, IA
- From $22.15 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Ability to climb stairs
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
COOK (FULL TIME)
Eurest —West Des Moines, IA
- $18.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Café
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Cook
RiverView Ridge —Rock Valley, IA
- $18 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
7d
COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Bon Appetit —Mount Vernon, IA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
Quick Apply
Dietary Assistant - Cook - PART TIME
Hills & Dales Child Development Center —Dubuque, IA
- From $16.67 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Children
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
PIZZA COOK (FULL TIME)
Canteen —Johnston, IA
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Commuter assistance
Quick Apply
GRILL COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)
Bon Appetit —Mount Vernon, IA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Cook- Camanche IA
Park Vista Senior Housing Management, LLC —Camanche, IA
- $14.00 - $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
PT Chef Assistant/Line cook
Green Hills —Ames, IA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Assistant Cook Holy Trinity Jr/Sr High Fort Madison, Iowa
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL —Fort Madison, IA
- From $13 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Cooking
- US work authorization
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
11d
Cook
Waverly Health Center —Waverly, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Hospital
- English
- High school diploma or GED
13h

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Assistant General Manager

Border Foods LLC -
Burlington, IA

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 - $30 an hour
12 hours ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Food provided

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Hiring
Driver's License
Profit & Loss statement
Recruiting
Restaurant cost management
Profit and loss analysis

Full Job Description

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better.

As an Assistant Manager your mission is to reinforce the Border Foods CORE values, to include Accountability, Integrity, Family, Excellence, Teamwork, and Empowerment.

At Border Foods, we will unlock the full potential of our employees and guest’s restaurant experience by creating safe welcoming and supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

The purpose of the Assistant Manager is to make the lives of the employees and the guests better by creating opportunities to positively impact life experiences. You are responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant and building a strong team that consistently provides customers with great food and a friendly experience.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible scheduling
Top pay in the industry
Bonus program! Assistant General Managers have the potential to make up to an extra $20,000 annually in bonus alone!
Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings
Scholarship opportunities
Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions – even part-time!
Free food!
Vacation Time (Paid Time Off), Sick, and Holiday Pay
Vacation Donation Program
An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support

Assistant Manager Core Values:

Accountability & Integrity:

Consistently demonstrates integrity in actions and expectations
Guides team members and Shift Leaders, ensuring they complete all assigned duties and serve safe, quality food in a friendly manner
Scheduling and deploying the Team correctly monitors the performance of each Team Member and hold them accountable for standards and expectations.
Ensures a quality customer experience by driving fast and friendly service
Maintains point of sale system by reporting all system failures and verifies download accuracy (e.g. pricing updates, menu changes).
Ensure health and safety standards are met
Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines.

Family & Teamwork:

Creates unity in the team by building cross functional relationships
Respond to Team Member questions and resolves employee issues in a timely manner.
Provide a restaurant that is a safe place for team members to work and customers to visit
Able to navigate challenging situations and provide appropriate guidance
Motivates and supports the team through active listening and the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences
Represents Border Foods in handling customer complaints and/or issues; demonstrating a sincere approach and desire to find an effective solution.
Instills a recognition culture that creates a positive work environment

Excellence:

Strategic planner creates short term and long-term strategies for restaurant success
Delivers profit by utilizing and interpreting the P&L in order to make the appropriate financial adjustments
Sourcing, hiring, and developing excellent Team Members
Conducting New Hire orientation and developing the training plan for each new hire
Minimizes loss through strict observance of cash handling policies, proper training of Team Members, and complying with all accounting/banking requirements.
Demonstrates efficient labor control, inventory control, and waste management.

Empowerment:

Builds the capabilities of their team
Provides learning and development opportunities for all Team Members.
Offers guidance to Team Members
Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.
Bringing others along, operationally, through use of tools.

Required or Preferred Experience:

Minimum of one years restaurant or retail experience, or combined experience and education.
Experience with sales building, P&L statements, recruiting, and training.
Proven track record of successful hiring and retention.
Required when needed, the ability to work early morning, evenings, late night, weekends, and some holidays. Schedule demands may change.
This non-exempt management position is expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
ServeSafe Certified
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

“You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”

$15 per hour - $30 per hour

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