Who are we hiring?  

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. 
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed? 

• Ensure Department of Health guidelines are being met consistently. 
• Must have exceptional proven cooking experience.  
• Bachelor's or associate degree 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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