UNC Football Center PT Cook

Durham, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $25.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay up to $25

Yearly raises based on performance

Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Promotion from within

Supportive team environment

Dynamic work atmosphere

employee appreciation events

Job Description

Rocky Top Catering is a renowned catering company dedicated to providing exceptional food service experiences, particularly within the University of North Carolina's football stadium. Recognized for partnering with UNC, Rocky Top Catering delivers high-quality culinary services tailored to meet the needs of student-athletes and fans alike throughout various stadium events. As a key partner, the company emphasizes professionalism, quality, and nutritional excellence in its food preparation and service, thus playing an integral role in enhancing the game-day experience and daily athletic support at UNC.

This rewarding opportunity is centered around the Football Center Kitchen (FBC), which is strategically located inside the UNC football stadium. The FBC is the culinary hub responsible for preparing and serving meals to UNC Football players during the week to support their nutritional and performance goals. Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Josh Grimes, who brings NFL expertise as a former Executive Chef for the New England Patriots, the team focuses on delivering meals that balance taste and performance nutrition, carefully crafted in collaboration with a nutritionist.

Rocky Top Catering is currently seeking dependable, detail-oriented, and professional Cooks to join the Football Center team. These individuals will contribute to both daily food production and the successful execution of stadium events, including home game days. This position is designed for back-of-house professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment and take pride in hospitality, teamwork, organization, and meticulous food preparation. The role offers part-time employment with the potential to expand to full-time hours during busy seasons, making it a flexible opportunity for culinary professionals seeking experience in a dynamic sports catering setting.

Working as a Cook at the Football Center, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on upholding the highest standards of food safety, quality, and presentation. The role involves following established recipes and prep lists, managing kitchen organization, and participating actively in event pack-outs and on-site food execution. Communication and collaboration with front-of-house teams, event managers, and fellow kitchen staff are crucial for seamless event operations, ensuring that every meal meets the nutritional and quality expectations set forth by the company and UNC Athletics. Rocky Top Catering values growth and advancement within the company, offering competitive hourly pay up to $25 based on experience and availability, yearly performance-based raises, and numerous opportunities for career progression in the hospitality and catering industry.

Job Requirements

2+ years of experience as a cook or chef in a catering or high-volume kitchen environment preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently
Effective communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Must have intermediate knife skills
Knowledge of current cooking techniques best practices and culinary trends
Reliable transportation required

Job Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a cook or chef in a catering or high-volume kitchen environment preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently
Effective communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Must have intermediate knife skills
Knowledge of current cooking techniques best practices and culinary trends
Reliable transportation required

Job Duties

Follow prep lists accurately efficiently and on schedule
Prepare food according to established recipes and company standards
Label stock and organize ingredients to ensure accessibility and food safety
Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen including dishwashing sanitation and trash removal
Uphold all health safety and food-handling standards
Complete event pack-outs for assigned events ensuring all menu components are prepared and accounted for
Properly pack ingredients and menu items to ensure safe transport and quality upon delivery
Perform on-site cooking finishing plating and garnishing as required
Manage event timelines from start to finish to ensure proper execution of the client-selected menu
Assist with load-in and load-out duties as needed
Review each event menu with the FOH event manager prior to service
Work collaboratively with FOH managers to stay on timeline accommodate special requests and adapt as needed
Take direction professionally and contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment