Job Details

Cook

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.

Cooks support kitchen operations by assisting chefs and other kitchen staff. This part-time, event-based position is located within the Food and Beverage Department at Great Park Ice and Sports Complex. Hours for this position fluctuate depending on arena event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Have a full understanding of temperature controls and the proper equipment to monitor temperature by completing daily Time and Temperature logs for the station worked
• Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products
• Know the eight most common food allergens, and follow standards set by Great Park Ice and Sports Complex for 1) Milk 2) Eggs 3) Fish (bass, flounder, cod) 4) Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster) 5) Wheat 6) Peanuts 7) Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 8) Soybeans
• Follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu
• Practice proper work procedures, safety, and sanitation standards
• Engage with venue guests as well as team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is always provided and received
• Maintain food temperatures, food quality, and appearance of prepared food to established standards
• Know all menu items, ingredients, and how they are prepared
• Have a good understanding of the arena and be able to navigate it and assist guests with directions
• Support any other Food & Beverage departments as needed
• Work with operations counterparts to ensure event standards of service are reached
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by supervisors and/or managers

Skills

• General understanding of cooking procedures
• Demonstrated knife skills
• Able to work multiple stations in a kitchen
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Able to execute a project on time
• Working knowledge of state and local health code requirements
• Able to work a flexible schedule in all kitchen locations, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to work as a team player
• Must have mastered all responsibilities related to Cook 3

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Education - Less Than High School

Certifications Required – EFOOD Handlers Cert

Experience Required - 1-2 Year's