Cook 2 | Part-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center

West Palm Beach, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Flexible work schedule

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

inclusive and diverse workplace environment

Job Description

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. The company offers an unmatched, comprehensive solution set for a collection of world-class venues including owned arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Oak View Group is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests and clients by delivering exceptional service at every touchpoint. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, Oak View Group continues to expand its influence in the live event industry, managing some of the most influential and highest-attended venues worldwide.
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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
experience in a professional kitchen or culinary environment preferred but not mandatory
valid State Food Handlers Certification or ability to obtain before employment
ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and sanitation
ability to follow established recipes and procedures
excellent communication and teamwork skills
physical stamina to perform kitchen duties including lifting and standing for long periods

Job Qualifications

Ability to work weekdays and weekends, with availability for some morning, noon, and evening shifts on an on-call/event-based schedule
must provide regular and consistent written availability to management
knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
must obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card from ServeSafe, and other required compliance trainings
ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
strong communication skills to interact with employees, management, and guests in a professional and respectful manner
physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as boxes and equipment

Job Duties

Possesses intermediate culinary skills and ability to execute, at a higher standard, the tasks required in knife work, preparing, cooking soups, sauces, meats, eggs, dairy products, hot foods, sandwiches, vegetables, salads, salad dressing, fruits, pastries, desserts, and breads
possesses intermediate culinary understanding of plating techniques and standards
is able to create meals and prepare food items according to a recipe with little to no assistance
is able to work independently or with very minimal oversight and instruction by lead cooks, supervisors, sous chefs, or executive chef
continued growth and initiative to improve upon culinary skills on a day to day basis by seeking knowledge from those in higher positions
is able to perform all opening and closing responsibilities within the kitchen independently
possess the knowledge and ability of how to operate, clean, and maintain all pieces of kitchen equipment including the dishwasher, stove top, tilt skillets, grills, rotating oven, fryers, slicer, etc.
always carries a thermometer while working and regular checks the temperature of food product as cooking and during storage
possesses a strong understanding of the temperature danger zone and cooking temperatures of different meats and produce items to ensure food safety standards
ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment
washes culinary and service dishes and utensils
cleans tables, walls, and floors
maintains the general cleanliness of the kitchen
and stocks food and other items using correctly written date labels
has an active State Food Handlers Certification, and actively updates as necessary
responsible for other duties as assigned

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