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

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a dynamic hospitality and event venue renowned for hosting a variety of functions, including banquets, buffets, and concessions services. This venue prides itself on delivering exceptional food service experiences across different settings such as Action Stations, Grab 'N Go Concessions, and made-to-order restaurant-style offerings. The company maintains a strong commitment to high culinary standards, guest satisfaction, and safety in every meal served. It operates within an event-driven schedule that requires flexibility and adaptability from its team members, emphasizing a professional and cooperative environment. The company offers part-time roles with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.00... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Previous experience in banquet or catering industry work or related school experience
  • Flexible availability to work weekdays and weekends including mornings, midday, and evening shifts on an event-driven schedule
  • Strong communication skills to interact respectfully and professionally with staff and guests
  • Proficiency in English language (reading, writing, and speaking)
  • Ability to work efficiently in team-based, high-pressure environments
  • Commitment to maintaining Food Handlers Card certification such as ServSafe
  • Knowledge of and adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Physical capacity to handle lifting and moving heavy items
  • Consistent and reliable provision of written work availability to management

Job Qualifications

  • Posses previous banquet or catering industry work and/or school experience
  • Ability to work weekdays and weekends, with availability for some mornings, noon, and evenings shifts on an event-based schedule
  • 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
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in English
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
  • Must provide regular and consistent written availability to management
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Must possess and maintain a Food Handlers Card from ServSafe, and other required compliance training
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
  • Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as boxes and equipment

Job Duties

  • Demonstrates culinary expertise in plating techniques and presentation standards
  • Demonstrates 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
  • Shows continuous growth and initiative by actively seeking to improve culinary skills through learning from senior team members
  • Independently prepare meals and food items according to recipes with minimal to no supervision
  • Is able to perform all opening and closing responsibilities within the kitchen independently
  • Efficiently completes all kitchen opening and closing duties without assistance
  • Proficient in operating, cleaning, and maintaining all kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, stovetops, tilt skillets, grills, rotating ovens, fryers, slicers, and more
  • Maintains cleanliness by washing culinary and service dishes and utensils, cleaning tables, walls, and floors, and properly stocking food and supplies with accurate date labeling
  • Adheres to and enforces food handling, sanitation, storage, and dispensing procedures in compliance with State Food Handler Certification standards (e.g., using designated colored cutting boards, proper handwashing techniques)
  • Consistently follows safety and equipment standards regarding clothing and appearance, such as wearing hats or hairnets, cut-resistant gloves, and non-slip footwear while handling food
  • Follows proper food preparation and presentation techniques at all times and continues to seek knowledge
  • Collaborates as a team player, taking responsibility for food preparation, delivering excellent service, and ensuring quality product delivery
  • Reports any maintenance needs for kitchen equipment promptly
  • Monitors food while cooking to ensure proper preparation and quality
  • 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
  • Portions, arranges, and garnishes food plates attractively for guest service
  • Conducts regular inspections of all kitchen areas to ensure cleanliness and maintenance standards are met
  • Supports monthly inventory processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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