Kitchen Helper @ San Diego Convention Center

Sodexo; San Diego (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in live event hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Helper for the San Diego Convention Center. This part-time, on-call position involves food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to customer service. Join our dynamic team and contribute to exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily menu offerings.
• Comply with health, sanitation and safety procedures.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

Kitchen Helper

Part Time on-call

Position pays $20.60 per hour plus gratuity

Nothing beats the power of being at a live event. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live!, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry. We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment. Let's go Live! Together.

Sodexo Live! and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable. "Making it better to be there since 1929."TM

The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown. Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events. The San Diego Convention Center has 2.6 million sq. ft. to include 72 meeting/banquet rooms, eight exhibit halls, two ballrooms and a special events area - the Sails Pavilion, 138-seat capacity onsite restaurant and 36-seat bar, 8 concession stands in exhibit halls, 2 full-service kitchens, portable specialty services and 3 Starbucks lobby operations. Some of the many types of events offered at the San Diego Convention Center include the annual Comic Con and ESRI shows, full service plated dinners and buffet & reception events.

We are currently seeking Kitchen Helpers at the San Diego Convention Center.

The Kitchen Worker is an entry-level, general kitchen utility position, responsible for performing a variety of duties related to culinary operations, including preparation of hot and cold food items, preparation of and replenishment of dishes for buffet presentation, stocking of kitchen supplies and tasks related to the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.

The Kitchen Worker will follow all Sodexo Live! culinary standards to ensure that food product is of the highest quality in taste and appearance to satisfy guests and maximize food revenues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients for inclusion in daily menu offerings.
• Perform tasks outside of food preparation to support culinary operations.
• Comply with all established health, sanitation and safety procedures.
• Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Other requirements:

• Must be able to work in extremes of cold to heat.
• Must be able to exert well-paced mobility to maneuver quickly among different areas of the facility. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply in person. Applications are accepted in Sodexo Live's! Human Resources Office, Monday thru Sunday, from 8:00AM to 5:30PM. The Human Resources Office is located at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive. . To access through the parking garage, locate column "C16" near the ACE Parking office and enter through the green door located on the backside of the building (Bayside). Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live! While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.60 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person