Cook

beatthebomb; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tip pools and monthly bonus pool

Paid time off

401k plan

Learning stipend $500/year

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Life Insurance options

Free beverages and discounted meals

Career growth opportunities

Employee ticket discounts

Job summary

Beat The Bomb is opening a Denver location in March 2025, bringing immersive game experiences and a vibrant food program. We are hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team and help deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced entertainment venue.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting, can work weekends, and follows food safety guidelines while contributing to a lively, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare and portion items per recipe
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
• Maintain clean and sanitized work area
• Assist with front-of-house duties during down times

Responsibilities

• Prep food per recipe and tickets
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures
• Complete time/temp checklists
• Clean and sanitize kitchen at shift start/end
• Keep station organized and stocked
• Assist FOH when needed

Skills

Food prep

Safety procedures

Sanitation

Team player

Messy but clean

Education

Serve Safe certification

Job description

The Company

BEAT THE BOMB is the next generation of immersive group entertainment, where customers step into real-life video games. We use an innovative digital, interactive game system to reimagine the intersection of technology and human social connection. In our classic Mission experience, teams wearing hazmat suits go through a series of interactive game rooms, including a laser maze, before facing the World's Largest Paint, Slime, and Foam Bomb! Our original Brooklyn location opened in 2018. We now have locations in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Charlotte, Houston, and Denver. We've hosted over 500,000 players including hundreds of corporate team building outings, school groups, and non-profit organizations. Beat The Bomb is one of the highest rated experiences in all 5 markets. We offer a full range of special event services including STEM Camps, Kid and Adult Birthday parties, Corporate Tournaments, and Bachelorette parties. We also have a virtual team building platform called Beat The Bomb Virtual, serving remote teams across the globe. Our #1 goal is to ensure every player has a BLAST!

Denver Location

Set to open in the bustling York Street Yards, this will be Beat The Bomb's 7th location, launching in March 2025. This location features our signature Mission experiences, complete with glass-walled bomb rooms where teams face challenges involving Paint, Foam, and Slime. Location offers our classic Mission experiences with glass-walled bomb rooms blasting teams with Paint, Foam, and Slime; 4 immersive arcade lounges ('Game Bays'); street food and a full selection of beer, wine, cocktails & signature slushies @ The Bomb Bar; A beer garden with sports viewing options and dedicated private event spaces for large groups make this an ideal venue for entertainment. We're assembling a world-class team to introduce this location as part of an exciting and rapidly expanding entertainment brand. Get ready to #GETBLASTED!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

A Cook will help in creating a one-of-a-kind experience for both Beat The Bomb's customers and fellow team members through food service. Beat The Bomb Cooks must be able to properly execute all recipes and follow all food safety guidelines. While they will primarily handle operations specific to the kitchen, it will be important for all team members to understand all elements of the Beat The Bomb operation.

• Prep Food per recipe
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
• Complete appropriate time/temp checklists
• Clean and Sanitize kitchen at beginning and end of shift
• Prepare food items to spec and according to tickets
• Wash, sanitize and store all plateware, glasses and kitchen equipment
• Empty all Kitchen and Bar trash when necessary
• Assist with FOH duties during down times

The Ideal Cook:

• Embodies Beat The Bomb's Values: Bring Positivity, Take Responsibility, Build The Future, CREATE THE FUN
• Isn't afraid to get messy (If you make a mess cooking the food tastes better)...but fully understands the need to keep their area clean and sanitized
• Is either Serve Safe certified or willing to take courses to be certified.
• Loves people! They thrive when engaging with others... both teammates and customers alike!
• The ultimate teammate - they are ready to jump in and help wherever and whenever necessary!
• Has a strong aptitude for culinary; while we may not be a high end restaurant, the need to execute properly for our guests is critical
• Remains calm when faced with external pressures
• Is friendly, outgoing and inclusive
• Is a weekend warrior! (must be available to work weekends)
• Does not mind physical activity... This will be a position where you are constantly on your feet and in motion.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay, Tip Pools and Monthly Bonus Pool
• Paid time off: up to 5 days in year 1 and 10 days after 1st year
• 401k plan
• $500 Annual Learning Stipend for professional development [Full-Time Only]
• Referral Bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (full-time Only)
• HSA (full-time only)
• Transit Benefits
• Life Insurance Benefit Options (Full-Time Only)
• Free fountain beverages and discounted meals (free for kitchen staff)
• An opportunity to advance or expand your career with company growth
• A chance to be a part of an exciting and fast-growing start up team
• Friends & family ticket discounts!