Premium Cook

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is seeking a Premium Cook to supervise all food preparation activities and maintain high hygiene standards at our New York facilities. You will advise Standard Cooks, train Line Cooks, and ensure proper portioning, temps, and storage.

The role demands strong organization, communication, and leadership within a fast-paced kitchen. The position requires a food handler's license, a minimum high school diploma, proven cooking experience, and may prefer a

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Proven cooking experience is required.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in Culinary Arts is advantageous.
• A food handler's license required
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Chef.
• Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Chef.
• Supervising the work of Line Cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
• Adhering to standard food rotation practices and DOH Standards to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meet pre- determined standards.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

Skills

Cooking experience

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree (Bachelor's or Associate)

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring?

We are looking to hire a hard-working and experienced Premium Cook to supervise all food preparation activities and ensure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. The Premium Cooks responsibilities include preparing soups, sauces, hot and cold food items. advising our Standard Cooks on suitable portion sizes, prep lists and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures. You should also be able to train Line Cooks and attend all mandatory meetings.To be successful as a Premium Cook, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional Premium Cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

What will you do?

• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats.
• Preparing soups, salads, and sauces as instructed by the Chef.
• Plating and garnishing meal items in accordance with the instructions provided by the Chef.
• Supervising the work of Line Cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift.
• Adhering to standard food rotation practices and DOH Standards to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meet pre- determined standards.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• Proven cooking experience is required.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in Culinary Arts is advantageous.
• A food handler's license required
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Special Requirements

• Must be able stand for long periods.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting required

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Hourly Pay Range

$29.75—$29.75 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.