Prep Cook - Douglasville Conference Center

Proof of the Pudding; Douglasville (GA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Daily meals per shift

On-the-job training

Zusammenfassung

Proof of the Pudding in Douglasville is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to support events at the Douglasville Conference Center. You will assist with mass food production, maintain clean kitchens, and support the executive and culinary leadership.

Candidates should have at least 1 year in a kitchen, catering preferred, with knowledge of food preparation and BEOs. The role offers on-site work, daily meals per shift, and opportunities to grow within a busy, upscale event kitchen.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, catering is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation/food service with understanding of BEOs and production sheets.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Strong customer service, planning and multitasking, and self-motivation.

Aufgaben

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
• Measuring ingredients and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock.
• Preparing simple dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to culinary tasks.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Planning and multitasking

Verbal communication

High energy

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Level: EntryJob Location: Douglasville Conference Center - Douglasville, GA 30134Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceProof of the Pudding (POP) provides award-winning catering and provisions to conferences, meetings, exhibitions, conventions, and special events at the Douglasville Conference Center. Douglasville Conference Center offers a variety of event spaces for parties large and small. Featuring a 7,600 square food ballroom for up to 500 guests, 150 seat auditorium, numerous meeting rooms, and a gorgeous outdoor terrace, Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive catering partner for all events within the venue. From professional corporate conferences to upscale weddings, the POPStars at Douglasville Conference Center will host it all!

Proof of the Pudding is seeking additional Prep Cooks to help facilitate events and to provide culinary support in the Douglasville Conference Center kitchen. Prep Cooks are primarily responsible for mass food production, kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the executive and culinary leadership as directed.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas

Performs other related duties as required.

QualificationsEducation and/or Experience

• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, experience in catering is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of food preparation/food service with a strong understanding of the execution of BEOs, reading production sheets, and completing tasks.

Specialized Qualifications:

• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Customer service
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Verbal communication

Work Environment

This position will consist of event attendance, preparation, assist with set up, and breakdown. This position work mostly out of and mainly stay within the Douglasville Conference Center but may travel to other venues within the region.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through a kitchen space, and traveling to different venues across greater Atlanta
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedicated - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

This is considered a part-time hourly position. Scheduled will fluctuate based on business needs. Benefits include daily meals per shift. Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles. On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics