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Cook - Part-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.25 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
team environment
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Uniform allowance
meal discounts

Job Description

The Dayton Convention Center (DCC) is the premier mid-sized event facility in the Dayton region, strategically located in downtown Dayton. Acting as a central hub for various events, the DCC is conveniently situated within a 600-mile radius of nearly 70% of the nation's population. This makes it accessible to a vast majority of people and a preferred choice for a wide range of events, from corporate meetings to large-scale conventions and entertainment gatherings. The venue features 150,000 square feet of space, including 77,000 square feet of column-free exhibition area and 22 meeting rooms, alongside a 750-seat full-stage theater. Managed by... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible and irregular hours
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability to change in work environment and ability to manage competing demands
  • Compliance with health codes
  • Ability to stand and walk for long hours
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to push 50 pounds
  • Ability to move heavy wheeled carts
  • Ability to perform repetitive eye/hand coordination tasks
  • Ability to work in a moderate noise environment
  • Ability to balance and manual dexterity

Job Qualifications

  • One-year certificate from culinary school
  • Three or more years in a multi-purpose, high volume kitchen operation
  • Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep lists
  • Ability to create recipes and enhance kitchen menus with culinary knowledge
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Intermediate knife skills and cooking skills
  • Ability to create and support a team environment
  • Ability to work efficiently to meet high demand
  • Ability to work in high stress environments
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and temperature extremes
  • Adherence to uniform standards and pleasant personality
  • Ability to work in a demanding environment

Job Duties

  • Adhere to Health Department and ServSafe regulations
  • Prepare hot and cold food to order per standardized recipes
  • Prepare food items for banquet orders and large groups
  • Provide highest quality service to guests and co-workers
  • Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
  • Assist with opening and closing inventory counts
  • Set station up prior to opening to ensure readiness based on historical par levels
  • Store and responsibly manage raw and cooked foods and non-food supplies
  • Follow temperature danger zone guidelines to ensure food safety
  • Maintain sanitizer bucket at proper dilution
  • Ensure all products are properly wrapped, labeled, and dated
  • Practice FIFO (First in, First out) for all products
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely
  • Cook exact number of items ordered by customers
  • Distribute food to concession cashier/attendant
  • Request inventory refills as needed
  • Keep work area clean, organized, and sanitary
  • Clean and organize workstation at end of shift to maintain safety and readiness
  • Supervise temporary labor staff as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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