Cook - Stateside Live!

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality entity in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment and a culinary background is preferred. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and promoting teamwork. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Must demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking and presentation.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit as required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Promote teamwork and quality service.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Culinary certified training

Job description

Stateside Live! is a hospitality and entertainment district centered in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The one-of-a-kind venue features multiple restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices, including: PBR Philly: Coors Banquet Bar, 1100 Social, Miller Time Beer Hall, Live! Arena which includes: Birra Peroni, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, and Lorenzo and Sons Pizza. Voted Philadelphia’s No. 1 Sports Bar by Philadelphia Magazine, Stateside Live! is a joint partnership between Philadelphia-based Comcast Spectacor and Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies.

Cook Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants