Lead Cook

Delaware North at Great American Ball Park; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A renowned foodservice company in Cincinnati is seeking seasonal Lead Cooks to join the team at the Great American Ball Park. In this role, you will be responsible for planning menus, maintaining food quality, and training staff. Successful candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in foodservice, strong leadership skills, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and deliver food to quality standards.
• Train kitchen team members and uphold health codes.
• Monitor quantities, labor, and overhead costs.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Food preparation

Menu planning

Basic math skills

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring seasonal Lead Cooks to join our team at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Cook 3, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you are seeking your next challenging and rewarding step in your culinary career, apply today!

Pay

$18.00 – $19.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Review menus and customer orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring 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 workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintain 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

More about you

• At least 4 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• No high school diploma or GED required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squat
• Standing and walking for the entire length of the shift in moderate to high noise levels
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids, and operate kitchen equipment
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Weekends
OT as needed
On call
Events
Holidays