Tin Cup Cook

About the Role The City of Ankeny is seeking a part-time Tin Cup Cook for Otter Creek Golf Course's Tin Cup Bar & Grille for the 2026 season. The position runs through mid-November 2026 with flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Pay is $16.50/hour with no benefits. Under the general direction of the Food and Beverage Manager and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, the Tin Cup Cook will prepare meals for Tin Cup Bar & Grille and ensure food is stored and served with consistent quality and food safety procedures. Applications are accepted online at www.ankenyiowa.gov until the position is filled. What You'll Do

• 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 and reach-in refrigerators, coolers, prep, and dry storage areas.
• 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.
• Checks in orders from distributors; assists the Tin Cup Concessions staff when time allows. What We're Looking For
• Willing to train and learn knowledge of kitchen equipment; willing to learn proper sanitation practices and cooking temperatures.
• Ability 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 begins once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and continues for the duration of employment. Nice to Have
• Cooking experience is a plus, but not required. Compensation & Benefits
• $16.50/hour; No benefits.
• IPERS eligibility and participation as described above.