Standard Cook

This is a Part Time Job


To be successful Standard Cook in the Arena, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional Cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

What will you do?
• Cooks are responsible for the preparation of food to be served in a timely manner while following precise recipes and directions from Executive / Sous Chefs
• Keep work areas clean and organized before, during, and at the conclusion of an event.
• Assist executive chef and sous chef with menu creation
• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Ensure that required MSG standards/methods are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity, presentation and safety
• To constantly check quality and quantity of food going out of the kitchen.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification from the Executive and Sous and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
• Keep work areas clean and organized before, during, and at the conclusion of an event.
• Ensure Department of Health guidelines are being met consistently.
• Complete opening and closing inventory check lists, ensure proper food rotation (FIFO) and minimize/track waste.
• Cleaning duties include but not limited to: scrubbing work surfaces and walls, sweeping, mopping and breaking down/cleaning all cooking equipment.
• Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meet pre- determined standards.
• Carry out other duties as specified by the Executive or Sous Chef
• Cleaning duties include but not limited to: scrubbing work surfaces and walls, sweeping, mopping and breaking down/cleaning all cooking equipment.

What do you need to succeed?
• Ensure Department of Health guidelines are being met consistently.
• Must have exceptional proven cooking experience.
• Bachelor's orassociatedegree in Culinary Arts is advantageous.
• A food handler's license required
• Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus
• Must have problem solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions
• Must have excellent guest service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

Special Requirements
• This position is part-time and scheduled on an event driven basis.
• Able to walk and stand during the entire shift.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment.

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Hourly Pay Range

$27.75 — $27.75 USD