Cook

Shreveport, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Work Schedule

Flexible

On-call

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Job Description

ASM Global is a world leader in the management of publicly accessible assembly facilities, dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences through their extensive portfolio of venues. Among these properties is the Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, a premier destination for conventions, events, and entertainment in the region. ASM Global employs a team of dedicated professionals committed to high standards of customer service and operational excellence, striving to create memorable experiences for all guests and clients.

The Shreveport Convention Center is seeking a part-time Cook to join its Food & Beverage department, reporting directly to the Executive ... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
3 plus years in a multi-purpose, high volume operation
Or similar combination of education and experience
Ability to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to pass a background check and meet corporate minimum requirements
Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep list
Intermediate knife and cooking skills
Must have attention to details
Must be compliant with Health Codes
Must pass background check
Non-slip shoes required
Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work as scheduled

Job Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to pass a background check and meet corporate minimum requirements
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
3 plus years in a multi-purpose, high volume operation
Or similar combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep list
Ability to create recipes and use culinary knowledge to enhance the kitchen menus
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Intermediate knife and cooking skills
Creates and supports a team environment
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results for multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
Must have attention to details
Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, tenants and others encountered in the course of employment
Work according to established standards and procedures set by ASM Global leaders
Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must be compliant with Health Codes
Must pass background check
Non-slip shoes required

Job Duties

Must have positive attitude
Reports to work in proper uniform according to the scheduled time
Follows instructions for each event as given by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef
Must be a team player and a problem solver
Strong understanding and knowledge of food safety, sanitations and food handling procedures
Must be able to take direction, to multitask, then following through and completing each task given
Must have the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards
Attention to detail is a must
Ability to lift carefully items of moderate weight and size
Maintains safe working conditions and sanitary work area
Adhere to Health Department and ServSafe regulations
Prepares hot and cold food to order per standardized recipes
Prepares food items for banquet orders and large groups
Provides highest quality service to guests and co-workers at all times
Follows proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
Assists with opening and closing inventory counts
Store and properly handle raw and cooked foods and non-food supplies
Follows temperature danger zone guidelines to ensure food safety
Maintains a sanitizer bucket at proper dilution at all times
Ensures all products are properly wrapped, labeled and dated
Practices FIFO, (first in, first out), for all products to ensure proper rotation
Operate equipment, (knives, grill, flat top, fryer, etc.), according to use and safety instructions
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
Distributes food to concession cashier/attendant to serve to customers
Requests inventory refills as needed on a timely basis to ensure adequate supply is always available for guest requests
Keeps work area clean, organized and sanitary
Cleans and organizes workstation at end of shift to ensure safety guidelines are maintained and the stand is ready for the next shift

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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