Kitchen Staff

Las Cruces Convention Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Las Cruces Convention Center is seeking a part-time kitchen staff member to support catering and concessions events, assisting with food preparation, plating for table service, and contributing to ongoing food production.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours; English proficiency and a Food Handler’s Certificate

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work individually but mostly as a team is essential.
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in customer relations, communications, and problem solving.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
• Work in a fast-paced work environment and undertake multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able speak, read, and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors and employees.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain one upon hire (30 days from hire date).

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for catering and concessions events.
• Assists in plating food for table service and in food production line as needed.
• Prepares recipes as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Maintains all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Participates in the designs of food displays.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Operate dish washing machine and or wash any items not dishwasher safe by hand.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer relations

Problem solving

English proficiency

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Kitchen StaffApplylocations: Las Cruces, NMtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R100124356**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Food preparation for catering and concessions events* Assists in plating food for table service and in food production line as needed* Prepares recipes as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef* Maintains all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance* Participates in the designs of food displays* Maintains a clean and safe working environment* Operate dish washing machine and or wash any items not dishwasher safe by hand* Other duties as assigned**Qualifications:*** Must be 18 years of age or older* High School diploma or GED certificate* 1-2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen* **Ability to work individually but mostly as a team is essential*** Demonstrate exceptional skills in customer relations, communications, and problem solving* Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others* Work in a fast-paced work environment and undertake multiple tasks at the same time* Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays* Must be able speak, read, and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors and employees* Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain one upon hire (30 days from hire date)**Physical Demands:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Some of the demands include;* Standing or walking for long periods of time* Must be able to lift, carry, or push a minimum of 30 pounds* Repetitive reaching, stooping, and bending### About UsOur Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.