Cook, GPI

Draper; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Park Ice is seeking a Cook, GPI to support kitchen operations at the Irvine arena. You will assist Chefs, participate in menu production, and work at multiple stations to ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

The position is part-time and on-site in a fast-paced sports venue. The starting hourly rate is $23.00, with duties including recipe execution, allergen awareness, and guest interaction to enhance the guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 90 days of experience as a Cook 3 at AAM or equivalent culinary experience.
• Solid knife skills and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work at multiple stations in a kitchen.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and varied times.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on current menu.
• Display knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparations.
• Create specific menu items according to recipes and cooking methods.
• Perform kitchen duties including washing/peeling/ cutting produce, trimming meats, breading items, and monitoring temperatures.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and appearance meet standards.
• Store foods properly and manage rotation using FIFO method.
• Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and monitor temperature controls.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures in all tasks.
• Identify common food allergens and communicate procedures.
• Engage with guests to ensure exceptional hospitality.
• Familiarize yourself with arena layout and assist guests accordingly.
• Collaborate with operations to maintain high-quality service during events.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Multi-station work

Team player

Flexible schedule

Stand for long periods

Temperature adaptability

Food safety / sanitation

Job description

A great experience starts with you!

Great Park Ice 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.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Job Title:

Cook, GPI

Pay Details:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

Cooks are responsible for supporting kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. Cooks will assist in menu production and event execution by working specific locations and stations within the arena. Cooks have a solid understanding of specific station prep and specific equipment set-up. Cooks possess specific menu knowledge and work with all culinary team members to ensure safety and sanitation standardsaremaintained in all areas at all times. This is a part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu
• Display knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and food preparations
• Create specific menu items according to recipes and specific cooking methods
• Perform a variety of kitchen duties, including, but not limited to (1) Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits, (2) Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood, (3) Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them, (4) Stir and strain soups and sauces, (5) Weigh and measure designated ingredients
• Ensure that food temperature, food quality and appearance of prepared food meet AAM's established standards
• Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage
• Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and use proper equipment and temperature controls to monitor temperatures
• Practice proper work procedures, safety and sanitation standards; especially as it pertains to use of equipment
• Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products
• Identify the presence of any of the eight most common food allergens within AAM's menu items, and follow AAM's procedures regarding these allergens: Milk, Eggs, Fish (bass, flounder, cod), Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster), Wheat, Peanuts, Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), and Soybeans
• Engage with venue guests and team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is provided to all guests at all times
• Display familiarity with the arena, efficiently navigate the arena and assist guests in navigating the arena
• Work with counterparts in the operations departments to ensure that quality service is provided during all events

Skills

• Minimum of 90 days of experience as a Cook 3 at AAM or equivalent culinary experience
• Possess a general understanding of cooking techniques
• Possess solid knife skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work at multiple stations in a kitchen
• Ability to handle the execution of a project promptly
• Ability to work in a variety of unique kitchen stations/locations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and various times of the day
• Ability and willingness to be a team player
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures

This position is on-site.

MR2026