Cook

Honda Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Great Park Ice and Sports Complex is seeking a part-time Cook to support the Food & Beverage team during arena events in Irvine, CA. The role involves cooking across stations, labeling and dating food, and maintaining temperature logs while ensuring high standards of hospitality for guests.

Hours fluctuate with event schedules; candidates should have knife and cooking skills, knowledge of allergens, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. EFOOD handler certification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and food prep.
• Knowledge of allergen handling and FIFO.
• Ability to work flexible schedule evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Certified Food Handler (EFOOD).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label food items to spec.
• Monitor temperatures and logs per time and temp requirements.
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff across stations.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Engage with guests and provide hospitality.
• Know menu items and ingredients.
• Follow health code requirements.
• Rotate stock using FIFO.

Skills

Cooking procedures

Knife skills

Multi-station

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Food safety

Flexible schedule

Cook 3

Allergen knowledge

Education

Less Than High School

Job description

## CookApplylocations: Irvinetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2026-309# A great experience starts with you!### The Rinks aims to provide a great experience for employees and guests alike! Join the team and become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization.Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!Thanks for your interest in working on our team!A skate on every foot, a hockey jersey on every back!**Job Title:**Cook**Pay Details:**The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour.Cooks support kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. This part-time, event-based position is located within the Food and Beverage Department at Great Park Ice and Sports Complex. Hours for this position fluctuate depending on arena event schedules.**Responsibilities*** Have a full understanding of temperature controls and the proper equipment to monitor temperature by completing daily Time and Temperature logs for the station worked* Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products* Know the eight most common food allergens, and follow standards set by Great Park Ice and Sports Complex for 1) Milk 2) Eggs 3) Fish (bass, flounder, cod) 4) Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster) 5) Wheat 6) Peanuts 7) Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 8) Soybeans* Follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu* Practice proper work procedures, safety, and sanitation standards* Engage with venue guests as well as team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is always provided and received* Maintain food temperatures, food quality, and appearance of prepared food to established standards* Know all menu items, ingredients, and how they are prepared* Have a good understanding of the arena and be able to navigate it and assist guests with directions* Support any other Food & Beverage departments as needed* Work with operations counterparts to ensure event standards of service are reached* Other duties or tasks as assigned by supervisors and/or managers**Skills*** General understanding of cooking procedures* Demonstrated knife skills* Able to work multiple stations in a kitchen* Excellent verbal communication skills* Solid organizational skills* Able to execute a project on time* Working knowledge of state and local health code requirements* Able to work a flexible schedule in all kitchen locations, including nights, weekends, and holidays* Able to work as a team player* Must have mastered all responsibilities related to Cook 3**Knowledge, Skills, and Experience****Education -** Less Than High School**Certifications Required – EFOOD Handlers Cert****Experience Required -** 1-2 Year'sMR2026