Cook

Honda Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Job summary

Honda Center is hiring a Cook for a part-time, event-based position within the Food and Beverage Department at Great Park Ice and Sports Complex. The starting pay is $21.00 per hour, and you will support kitchen operations by assisting chefs and other kitchen staff during various events.

Ideal candidates have a general understanding of cooking procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Prior experience and food handling certification are required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Certification in food handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper temperature controls and complete daily logs.
• Label, date, and rotate food products using the FIFO method.
• Prepare food according to recipe guidelines.
• Engage with guests for exceptional hospitality.
• Support other Food & Beverage departments as needed.

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

Able to work as a team player

Education

Less Than High School

EFOOD Handlers Cert

Job description

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: Milk, Eggs, Fish (bass, flounder, cod), Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster), Wheat, Peanuts, Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), Soybeans, and follow standards set by Great Park Ice and Sports Complex.
• 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.

Education and Certifications

• Less Than High School (level of education).
• Required Certification: EFOOD Handlers Cert.
• Experience Required: 1-2 years.