Premium Cook & Kitchen Lead

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. 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