Culinary Lead for Stadium Event Kitchens

Proof of the Pudding; Mississippi; On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding is seeking a kitchen-focused professional in Mississippi to oversee daily culinary operations and help develop menu items for premier events. You will ensure top food quality and strict safety standards while supporting the culinary team across sports and entertainment venues.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year kitchen experience, a High School diploma (or GED), and live near Starkville. ServSafe certification or training is required or available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a kitchen; catering preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must live in or near Starkville, MS.
• ServSafe certified or available to receive training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations.
• Assist in the development of menu items.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
• Maintain the highest level of service, safety, and food quality for each event.
• Run food on game-days, assist in organizing menu items according to BEOs and event information.
• Prepare items according to a recipe.
• Clean and organize kitchen equipment and products.
• Assist the culinary management team in all assigned tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Multi-tasking

Planning

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Proof of the Pudding is seeking a kitchen-focused professional in Mississippi to oversee daily culinary operations and help develop menu items for premier events. You will ensure top food quality and strict safety standards while supporting the culinary team across sports and entertainment venues.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year kitchen experience, a High School diploma (or GED), and live near Starkville. ServSafe certification or training is required or available.