Top 93 Lead cook Jobs in Iowa

General Manager-QSR Brand Location Leader
The Coop chicken fingers —Marshalltown, IA
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Owner-operator
- Sales
- ServSafe
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Crew Member
Chipotle —Coralville, IA
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Hospitality Coordinator/Cook
Western Home Communities —Grundy Center, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Lead Cook
Sodexo —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Full-Time Lead Cook
Linn-Mar Community Schools —Marion, IA
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Customer service
- Writing skills
10d
Cook Union
ISS —Council Bluffs, IA
- $27.60 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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11d
Lead Line Cook
American Cruise Lines —Fort Madison, IA
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Sous Chef or Lead Cook
The Outing Club —Davenport, IA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Training & development
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Cook Part Time
ISS —Council Blfs, IA
- $27.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Lead Line Cook
Hotel Millwright —Amana, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
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Cook
Southeast Polk CSD —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- Basic math
9d
Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Waterloo, 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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Lead Evening Cook
Waldorf University —Forest City, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cashier
Raising Cane's —West Des Moines, IA
- $15 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Stuffed Olive —Des Moines, IA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee discount
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Substitute Cook 2026-2027
Southeast Polk CSD —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Management
- Customer service
Culinary Supervisor
Sodexo —Lamoni, IA
- $21.67 - $29.25 an hour
- Online Application
- ServSafe
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
Head Cook
Lunchtime Solutions, Inc. —Sioux City, IA
- No weekends
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Head Cook
Lakeside landing —Clear Lake, IA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Cook
PALO ALTO COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM —Emmetsburg, IA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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General Manager-QSR Brand Location Leader

The Coop chicken fingers
Marshalltown, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $65,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

ServSafe
Computer literacy

Full Job Description

Job Description

The Coop Chicken Fingers is expanding! We are a modern, high-volume chicken finger concept, and we are hiring an experienced, execution-driven General Manager to lead operations for our store in Marshalltown, IA.

We are looking for a true operational leader who takes pride in running a tight, clean, and profitable business. You won't be managing from an office—you'll be leading from the floor, building a high-performing team, mastering food and labor costs, and setting the standard for speed and quality every single shift.

If you have a strong QSR/fast-casual background and want the autonomy to run a store while growing with an expanding regional brand, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence: Oversee daily FOH and BOH operations to ensure hot food, low ticket times, and zero-compromise cleanliness.

P&L & Financial Management: Take ownership of store profitability by actively managing labor budgets, minimizing waste, controlling food cost, and driving top-line sales.

Team Building & Leadership: Hire, onboard, train, and mentor Shift Managers and Crew Members. Build a high-energy culture rooted in accountability and high standards.

Scheduling & Systems: Build labor-optimized schedules based on sales forecasts and manage daily inventory to avoid supply disruptions.

Quality & Safety: Maintain strict compliance with local health department regulations and internal food safety standards.

What We Look For:

Experience: 2+ years of GM experience (or senior Assistant GM experience) in high-volume fast-casual or quick-service restaurants.

Hands-On Leadership: Lead-by-example mindset—ready to jump on the line, cook, or run the register during peak rushes.

Business Acumen: Demonstrated success in controlling prime costs (labor + food cost) and interpreting store metrics.

Reliability & Drive: Strong problem-solving ability, high energy, and flexible availability (including nights and weekends).

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000 / year base pay + bonus.

Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO).

Growth Opportunities: As we open new locations, top-performing GMs will be positioned for multi-unit leadership roles.

Modern Operations: Clean, streamlined setups and modern POS/tech systems designed for operational efficiency.

Direct Ownership Access: Work directly alongside owner-operators who respect your input and back your success.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

What is the formula for Food Cost?
How do you control Food Cost issues?
What is your Management Style?
What Marketing Experience do you have?
Are you able to effectively utilize a computer?
If we asked your previous Employees how you manage them what would they say?

Experience:

AGM/GM: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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