Prep Cook

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 1,653,120 - 2,479,680; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier pay

401k match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is hiring a part-time Prep Cook to support events and daily operations. You will plan menus, coordinate with event organizers and oversee preparation to ensure a high-quality dining experience for large guest groups.

The role requires a culinary mindset, ability to work in a fast-paced, loud environment, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. Andretti offers growth opportunities and team-based collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of guest service experience in hospitality, restaurant, or entertainment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work days, nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food for events (banquets, weddings, conferences).
• Ensure food is cooked to high quality and served promptly.
• Set up and organize workstation; manage inventory and storage.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain equipment safety.

Skills

Guest service

Verbal communication

Team player

Adaptable in loud environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

We're always looking for bright, talented and outgoing people. An Andretti Associate is responsible for anticipating guest needs, exceeding expectations and implementing creative solutions to provide exceptional Guest service. All positions are responsible for assisting guests in various areas and in many capacities, listening to requests in a friendly manner, while following Andretti Indoor Karting and Games high standards of quality to ensure Guest satisfaction.

• ANTICIPATES AND RESPONDS TO GUESTS IN A FRIENDLY AND POSITIVE MANNER WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY.
• ASSISTS WITH GUEST RECOVERY AND NOTIFIES MANAGER TO ENSURE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES.
• COMMUNICATES CLEARLY AND PROFESSIONALLY WHILE INTERACTING ENTHUSIASTICALLY WITH GUESTS AND FELLOW CO-WORKERS.
• WORKS AS A TEAM PLAYER IN MEETING GUEST NEEDS, AND ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES TO THE EFFORTS OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
• ATTENDS ALL REQUIRED DEPARTMENT AND COMPANY MEETINGS AND TRAINING SESSIONS.
• KNOWLEDGEABLE OF FACILITY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
• PERFORMS OPENING, RUNNING, AND CLOSING DEPARTMENT DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

1+ year prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality, restaurant or entertainment setting. Excellent verbal communication skills needed. Attention to detail, Guest focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced and amplified (loud) environment. Work days, nights, holidays and/or weekends as required. Ability to use a point of sale system and other electronic equipment as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical abilities include:

• PERFORMS FUNCTIONS WHICH REQUIRE ORGANIZATION, BENDING, REACHING, TURNING, LIFTING, CLIMBING AND STOCKING UP TO 30LBS
• SOME POSITIONS REQUIRE WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
• WALK OR STAND FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
• DESIRE AND ABILITY TO SMILE THROUGHOUT SHIFT

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Prep Cook to join theteam!

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. We are a Team that constantly strives for perfection in the Family Entertainment Center experience. We are focused on delivering the absolute best in exhilarating, cutting edge Karting on indoor multilevel tracks, immersive multi-player Virtual Reality Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues staffed with warm & knowledgeable Team Members.

We are committed to creating a work environment that both supports you in your career growth and challenges you to achieve your best!

• top tiered pay
• incredible benefits like 401k with a company match
• opportunities to grow and show your talent

POSITION SUMMARY

The part-time Andretti Prep Cook is a culinary professional who specializes in preparing large quantities of food for events such as banquets, weddings, conferences, and other gatherings. The role involves planning menus, coordinating with event organizers, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of dishes to ensure a high-quality dining experience for a large number of guests.

• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner.
• Remain knowledgeable about the restaurant menu and make accommodations on individual orders as requested by guests.
• Set up, stocks, and organizes workstation throughout the shift.
• Practice proper storeroom and inventory control procedures.
• Follow proper heating and cooling standards.
• Resolve problems with wait staff, customer orders, or other food-related issues in the kitchen in a timely and efficient manner.
• Understand the safety practices and know the correct set up, operation, breakdown and cleanup of all equipment.
• Maintain utensils such as knives in safe and appropriate working condition as well as ensure that all utensils are clean before each use.
• Label, date, and properly store prepped and cooked foods.
• Follows proper safety and sanitation guidelines according to local and company health regulations.
• Assists with Guest recovery and notifies manager to ensure positive Guest experiences.
• Constant working knowledge of Andretti brand, product and policies and procedures.
• Performs Opening, Running and Closing department duties as assigned.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games can be the Starting Line for yourCareer.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) isa rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our seven AIKG locations are currently in Florida, Texas, Georgia and Arizona and feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and sophisticated restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchens.

• We are DRIVEN to develop, train and promote from our entry level positions!
• Support for ongoing professional development and training.

Skills & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat and sociable throughout the workday.
• Work varying days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations willbe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walk or stand for extendedperiods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Perform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and stocking up to 50lbs.
• The ability to communicate quickly and accurately.
• The work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud sounds.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Be able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all times.