Arena Kitchen Cook - Part-Time, On-Site

Honda Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Great Park Ice & Sports Complex in Irvine, California is seeking a part-time Cook to support kitchen operations and assist chefs during events. The role involves working at multiple stations, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring timely, high-quality food production.

You will follow recipes, manage prep, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional guest experience during events at the arena.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 90 days of experience as a Cook 3 at AAM or equivalent culinary experience.
• General understanding of cooking techniques.
• Solid knife skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work at multiple stations in a kitchen.
• Ability to handle the execution of a project promptly.
• Ability to work in a variety of unique kitchen stations/locations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and various times of the day.
• Ability and willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.
• This position is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu.
• Display knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and food preparations.
• Create specific menu items according to recipes and specific cooking methods.
• Perform a variety of kitchen duties, including, but not limited to (1) Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits, (2) Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood, (3) Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them, (4) Stir and strain soups and sauces, (5) Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
• Ensure that food temperature, food quality and appearance of prepared food meet AAM’s established standards.
• Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and use proper equipment and temperature controls to monitor temperatures.
• Practice proper work procedures, safety and sanitation standards; especially as it pertains to use of equipment.
• Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products.
• Identify the presence of any of the eight most common food allergens within AAM’s menu items, and follow AAM’s procedures regarding these allergens: Milk, Eggs, Fish (bass, flounder, cod), Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster), Wheat, Peanuts, Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), and Soybeans
• Engage with venue guests and team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is provided to all guests at all times
• Display familiarity with the arena, efficiently navigate the arena and assist guests in navigating the arena
• Work with counterparts in the operations departments to ensure that quality service is provided during all events

Skills

Cook 3 experience

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Multi-station work

Project execution

Different kitchen locations

Stands for long periods

Flexible schedule

Team player

Temperatures handling

On-site

MR2026

Job description

The Great Park Ice & Sports Complex in Irvine, California is seeking a part-time Cook to support kitchen operations and assist chefs during events. The role involves working at multiple stations, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring timely, high-quality food production.

You will follow recipes, manage prep, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver an exceptional guest experience during events at the arena.