Banquet Cook

Kart Directory; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a part-time Banquet Cook to join the events team. This culinary professional will prepare food for banquets, weddings, conferences and other gatherings, planning menus and coordinating with event organizers to ensure a high-quality dining experience for a large number of guests.

The role requires flexibility to work varying days, nights and weekends, and a positive, sociable attitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat and sociable throughout the workday.
• Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: Collaborating with clients or event planners to create a menu that suits the occasion and meets dietary preferences or restrictions.
• Food Preparation: Overseeing the preparation of large quantities of food, often in advance, to ensure that dishes are ready to be served efficiently during the event.
• Kitchen Coordination: Managing a team of kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of meals.
• Quality Control: Ensuring that all dishes meet quality standards in terms of taste, presentation, and food safety.
• Adaptability: Being able to adjust recipes and portion sizes to accommodate the number of guests expected at the event.
• Communication: Collaborating with catering managers, chefs, and other staff to coordinate efforts and address any issues that may arise during the event.
• Stress Management: Handling the pressure of preparing and serving large quantities of food within specified time frames, especially during high-demand events.

Skills

Pleasant & sociable demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Banquet Cook to join the team! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. We are a Team that constantly strives for perfection in the Family Entertainment Center experience. We are focused on delivering the absolute best in exhilarating, cutting edge Karting on indoor multilevel tracks, immersive multi-player Virtual Reality Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues staffed with warm & knowledgeable Team Members. We are committed to creating a work environment that both supports you in your career growth and challenges you to achieve your best! Andretti has top tiered pay, incredible benefits like 401k with a company match, and opportunities to grow and show your talent!

Position Summary

The part-time Andretti Banquet Cook is a culinary professional who specializes in preparing large quantities of food for events such as banquets, weddings, conferences, and other gatherings. The role involves planning menus, coordinating with event organizers, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of dishes to ensure a high-quality dining experience for a large number of guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu Planning: Collaborating with clients or event planners to create a menu that suits the occasion and meets dietary preferences or restrictions.
• Food Preparation: Overseeing the preparation of large quantities of food, often in advance, to ensure that dishes are ready to be served efficiently during the event.
• Kitchen Coordination: Managing a team of kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of meals.
• Quality Control: Ensuring that all dishes meet quality standards in terms of taste, presentation, and food safety.
• Adaptability: Being able to adjust recipes and portion sizes to accommodate the number of guests expected at the event.
• Communication: Collaborating with catering managers, chefs, and other staff to coordinate efforts and address any issues that may arise during the event.
• Stress Management: Handling the pressure of preparing and serving large quantities of food within specified time frames, especially during high-demand events.

Skills & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat and sociable throughout the workday.
• Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and stocking up to 50lbs.
• The ability to communicate quickly and accurately.
• The work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud sounds.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Be able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times.

About Us

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games can be the Starting Line for your Career. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our seven AIKG locations are currently in Florida, Texas, Georgia and Arizona and feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and sophisticated restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens. We are DRIVEN to develop, train and promote from our entry level positions! Support for ongoing professional development and training. We are committed to creating a work environment that both supports you in your career growth and challenges you to achieve your best!