Dynamic Event Cook: High-Volume, Weekend/Evening Shifts

Encore Event Center; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Encore Event Center in Strongsville, OH is hiring an Event Cook to lead culinary execution during weddings, corporate events, and other occasions. You will work under the Executive Chef to ensure high-quality food and smooth kitchen operations, even in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This position emphasizes practical cooking skills, food safety expertise, and teamwork. Weekend availability and early evenings are expected; ServSafe certification is a plus, with opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role and high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of food preparation, safety and sanitation; willingness to learn.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently with instruction and as part of a team.
• Part time with potential to grow to full-time for dependable candidates.
• Weekend availability, mainly on Saturdays/Sundays and early evenings.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Execution as per procedures.
• Monitor temperatures, taste, and presentation.
• Multitask for volume event prep.
• Quality control and waste reduction to manage costs.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Time Management

Communication

Job description

Encore Event Center in Strongsville, OH is hiring an Event Cook to lead culinary execution during weddings, corporate events, and other occasions. You will work under the Executive Chef to ensure high-quality food and smooth kitchen operations, even in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This position emphasizes practical cooking skills, food safety expertise, and teamwork. Weekend availability and early evenings are expected; ServSafe certification is a plus, with opportunities for advancement