Football Center Cook – Part-Time with Growth

ADP, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Top Catering partners with UNC to staff the Football Center Kitchen inside the UNC football stadium, delivering high-quality meals for student-athletes and events.

The UNC Football Center Cook role is part-time with potential to work full-time hours during peak seasons (August–December and March–June). Candidates should have 2+ years in catering or high-volume kitchens and excel in organization and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a cook or chef in a catering or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have intermediate knife skills.
• Knowledge of current cooking techniques, best practices, and culinary trends.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
• Prepare food according to established recipes and company standards
• Label, stock, and organize ingredients to ensure accessibility and food safety
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, including dishwashing, sanitation, and trash removal
• Uphold all health, safety, and food-handling standards
• Complete event pack-outs for assigned events, ensuring all menu components are prepared and accounted for
• Properly pack ingredients and menu items to ensure safe transport and quality upon delivery
• Perform on-site cooking, finishing, plating, and garnishing as required
• Manage event timelines from start to finish to ensure proper execution of the client-selected menu
• Assist with load-in and load-out duties as needed
• Review each event menu with the FOH Event Manager prior to service
• Work collaboratively with FOH managers to stay on timeline, accommodate special requests, and adapt as needed
• Take direction professionally and contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment

Skills

2+ years experience

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Knife skills

Job description

Rocky Top Catering partners with UNC to staff the Football Center Kitchen inside the UNC football stadium, delivering high-quality meals for student-athletes and events.

The UNC Football Center Cook role is part-time with potential to work full-time hours during peak seasons (August–December and March–June). Candidates should have 2+ years in catering or high-volume kitchens and excel in organization and teamwork.