Event Kitchen Cook (Part-Time) – Catering

Paycom; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee wellbeing initiatives

PERA – Pension Plan – with employer 1:

Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Monthly bus pass reimbursement

Job summary

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is seeking an Event Cook – Part Time to support catering and concessions with high-quality food production. You will prepare meals, portions, and menu items under the direction of the Executive/Sous Chef, ensuring consistency with DECC standards.

We require at least one year of cooking or prep experience, strong hygiene and food-handling knowledge, and excellent teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking or prep cook experience in the food service industry.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and meal ingredients as directed by the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef.
• Prepare produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production of hot and cold foods with proper rotation practices.
• Responsible for the production of special food items for banquets, public dining rooms, and concessions.
• Prepare batches of food that are cooked to order or kept warm until ordered and sold.
• Multitasks by cooking several different orders at once, ensuring that all items are prepared in accordance with customer instructions.

Job description

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is seeking an Event Cook – Part Time to support catering and concessions with high-quality food production. You will prepare meals, portions, and menu items under the direction of the Executive/Sous Chef, ensuring consistency with DECC standards.

We require at least one year of cooking or prep experience, strong hygiene and food-handling knowledge, and excellent teamwork and communication.