Cook

AEG; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sports organization as a culinary professional, where you'll create high-quality meals for athletes and staff. This role emphasizes culinary skills and teamwork, ensuring a positive dining experience. Enjoy a dynamic workplace culture focused on innovation and empowerment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance options.

100% match of employee's contribution in 401(k).

16 weeks of paid parental leave.

Company provided onsite meals.

Wellness Programs.

20 paid company holidays and 17 days of PTO.

Opportunity to receive tickets to events.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Line Cook, Banquet Cook, or Catering Cook.
• Understanding various cooking methods, equipment, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Help with the preparation and design of all food and drink menus.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Culinary Skills

Job description

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football League's AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFL's youngest franchises, playing their first regular season home game on Sept. 3, 1995, in Jacksonville, Fla., and have since won four division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan, a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate, Fulham Football Club, All Elite Wrestling, Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012, Mr. Khan's impact on the Northeast Florida community has exceeded $500 million, including charitable giving through the Jaguars Foundation, capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Daily's Place, which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year. The Jaguars and Iguana Investments opened the Miller Electric Center, a state-of-the-art sports performance centerin 2023, which now houses all football operations for the Jaguars, including players, coaches and other personnel. Over the next several years, the Jaguars and Iguana Investments will complete Phase 1 of the Jacksonville Shipyards, a reimagination of the riverfront which will include a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, an office building inclusive of the Jaguars front office headquarters, and a modernized marina and support building, as well as begin additional projects to transform the area around the stadium into a year-round, mixed-use sports and entertainment district.

In 2024, the Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville announced plans to move forward with a reimagined Stadium of the Future, securing Jaguars football in Jacksonville for generations to come, plus a continuation of annual traditions of the Florida-Georgia Football Classic and TaxSlayer Gator Bowl while also opening opportunities for future Super Bowls, Final Four tournaments, college football playoffs, marquee concerts and more. Using research derived from Jaguars fans, stadium guests and a comprehensive assessment of the facility's structure, the Stadium of the Future will be a world-class venue for a world-class city that highlights a facility that is environmentally friendly, cost effective and presents state-of-the-art innovation. The Stadium of the Future features a protective canopy, wider concourses, new communal spaces, scenic lookout decks, immersive in-bowl technology, new seating types and a public Floridian nature park.

Additional details can be found at www.jaguars.com / stadiumofthefuture.

The Jaguars company values are Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Empowerment (PRIDE). We believe in the importance of diversity, continual learning and transparency. We also understand the role that excitement, originality and fun play in the workplace. All of these ideas come together to build a strong and dynamic workplace culture. Because of this, we are dedicated to, and encouraged by, leading the way in developing a distinct and inclusive team.

Summary This position will work with Team Dining staff to produce high quality meals for athletes and staff of the Jaguars organization. The individual in this role will follow guidelines and specifications set forth by our Sous Chef and Executive Chef. This role will rely heavily on culinary skills to play a critical role maintaining and enhancing consumer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
• Help with the preparation and design of all food and drink menus.
• Able to stand for a long period of time.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Maintain knowledge of caloric content in food prepared and served.
• Knowledge of allergens in food prepared and served.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Line Cook, Banquet Cook or Catering Cook.
• Understanding various cooking methods, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Familiar with industry's best practices.
• Working knowledge of the flow of a typical kitchen, action stations, display cooking and opening and closing of the daily aspects of the kitchen.
• Excellent record of teamwork towards culinary and kitchen staff members.

Perks and Offering

Here is insight into some of the perks and offerings of the Jaguars :

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance options.
• 100% match of the employee's contribution, up to 5% of income, in company 401(k) program.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption. Leave Sharing option available.
• Company provided onsite meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner on most days of the week.
• Wellness Programs inclusive of : Employee Assistance Program through NFL Lifeline as well as Colonial Life; preferred access to mental health appointments; access to onsite weight facility; company sponsored rec leagues; significant discounts to local YMCA; wellness challenges.
• Team member recognition and mentor programs
• 20 paid company holidays in addition to 17 days of PTO (that's over 1 month of paid time off!); Summer Fridays
• Jags and various company and departmental training and development options.
• Various employee events and celebrations such as : an Employee Anniversary Celebration, PRIDE Awards Ceremony, Employee Days of Service, Employee Appreciation Day, a holiday party, quarterly all team meetings, happy hours and more.
• Opportunity to receive tickets to various events such as Jaguars home games and concerts, as well as other local, ticketed events.
• Various other perks and discounts through local partners.
• Onsite notary.
• Perks and offerings are subject to change and may be dependent upon role.

View http : / / www.jaguars.com / careers / to learn more about what it means to be a part of the team!

Applications are being accepted online only. Please do not call to apply for this position. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for this position. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Bold Events are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, rules, or legal requirements.

By submitting this application, you understand that you may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. You certify that the information in your application is true, correct, and complete. You authorize the Jaguars and its representatives to contact your prior and current employer and other references and all others for purposes of confirmation of the information you have provided. You understand your application is subject to, among other things, your eligibility to work in the United States.

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Job Questions :

• What are your compensation expectations (must provide a response to be considered)?
• Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?
• Do you have 3-5 years of culinary experience?
• This role may have non-traditional work hours including some nights, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?