Prep Cook

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Job summary

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to join our team. This role focuses on preparing large quantities of food for events, coordinating with organizers, and ensuring high-quality presentation for many guests. We offer opportunities for growth, top-tier pay, and benefits like a 401k match.

The position requires a culinary professional capable of planning menus, maintaining safety standards, and supporting kitchen operations across shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner.
• Remain knowledgeable about the restaurant menu and accommodate individual orders as requested by guests.
• Set up, stocks, and organizes workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow proper heating and cooling standards.
• Assist with guest recovery and notify manager to ensure positive guest experiences.
• Perform Opening, Running and Closing department duties as assigned.

Skills

Pleasant demeanor

Sociable

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

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!

Andretti has top tiered pay, incredible benefits like 401k with a company match, and 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.

Key responsibilities of a banquet cook may include:

• 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 your Career

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) is a 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walk or stand for extended periods 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.