Game-Day Lead Cook — High-Energy Kitchen Leadership

Delaware North; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a part-time Lead Cook to lead the kitchen on game days and special events, plan menus with management, and ensure food meets quality standards.

The role offers weekly pay, opportunities for training and development, employee discounts, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have prior high-volume kitchen experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food service position
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Dependability and flexibility, especially during evenings, weekends, and game days

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during busy game days and events; review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a part-time Lead Cook to lead the kitchen on game days and special events, plan menus with management, and ensure food meets quality standards.

The role offers weekly pay, opportunities for training and development, employee discounts, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have prior high-volume kitchen experience and strong leadership.