Cook - Stateside Live

Xfinity Live!; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Philadelphia is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and cook meals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and strong culinary skills, including the ability to follow recipes and ensure cleanliness. Teamwork and communication with other staff will be essential in this role. This position may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic cooking knowledge.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card is required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line

Food preparation

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Culinary certified training

Job description

Stateside Live! is a hospitality and entertainment district located at 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA.

Stateside Live! is a joint partnership between Philadelphia‑based Comcast Spectacor and Baltimore‑based The Cordish Companies. The venue features multiple restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices, including PBR Philly: Coors Banquet Bar, 1100 Social, Miller Time Beer Hall, Live! Arena with 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.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist 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.
• Report 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.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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