Live-Venue Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro

opryentertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment in Orlando is seeking a Prep Cook to help deliver high-quality dishes in a legendary music venue. You will prep ingredients, cook to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced kitchen surrounded by live performances.

Ideal candidates bring solid cooking skills and a teamwork mindset. You will follow standardized recipes, operate ovens and stoves, and work with timing to ensure prompt service while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years' culinary experience required.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking procedures: sauté, grill, fry, bake, and roast; operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines to minimize waste.
• Read and execute orders from tickets or kitchen display systems accurately and promptly.
• Ensure food is served promptly and notify leadership of delays.
• Clean and organize walk-in coolers, production areas, equipment and general kitchen areas.
• Properly store food and chemicals; label and date; maintain temperature guidelines.
• Close out station: finish mise en place, secure equipment, and store supplies.
• Return dishes to dishwashing area; coordinate with dishwashers to replenish cookware.
• Model company service basics; follow policies, safety procedures, and report issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical cooking skills

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ovens & stoves

Grills & fryers

Knives & cutters

Mixers & grinders

Job description

Opry Entertainment in Orlando is seeking a Prep Cook to help deliver high-quality dishes in a legendary music venue. You will prep ingredients, cook to specifications, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced kitchen surrounded by live performances.

Ideal candidates bring solid cooking skills and a teamwork mindset. You will follow standardized recipes, operate ovens and stoves, and work with timing to ensure prompt service while upholding food safety standards.