Cook Assistant

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Job Title:

Cook Assistant

Pay Details:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

​ Cooks are responsible for supporting kitchen operations by assisting Chefs and other kitchen staff. Cooks execute menu item production and event execution. All culinary team members must ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all areas at all times . This is a part-time, event-based position located in the Food and Beverage Department of Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (“AAM”). Hours for this position fluctuate depending upon arena event schedule.

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Responsibilities

Accurately follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current menu

Display knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and food preparations

Perform a variety of kitchen duties, including, but not limited to:

Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits

Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood

Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them

Stir and strain soups and sauces

Weigh and measure designated ingredients

Ensure that food temperature, food quality, and appearance of prepared food meet AAM’s established standards. Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage

Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and use proper equipment and temperature controls to monitor temperatures

Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products

Identify the presence of any of the eight most common food allergens within AAM’s menu items and follow AAM’s procedures regarding these allergens

1) Milk; 2) Eggs; 3) Fish (bass, flounder, cod); 4) Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster );

5) Wheat; 6) Peanuts; 7) Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts); and 8) Soybeans

Practice proper work procedures, safety and sanitation standards; especially as it pertains to use of equipment

Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, segregate and remove garbage, and steam-clean or hose garbage containers

Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator

Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment. Engage with venue guests and team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is provided to all guests at all times

Display familiarly with the arena, efficiently navigate the arena, and assist guests in navigating the arena. Work with counterparts in the operations departments to ensure that quality service is provided during all events

Support any other Food & Beverage departments as needed

Other responsibilities and/or tasks as deemed appropriate by the Food & Beverage management team at AAM

Being an Assistant Cook is demanding and invigorating, gratifying and fun. Assistant Cooks are committed and passionate and love multi-tasking and the intensity of working under pressure. Assistant Cooks learn quickly to create high quality, and good food consistently. Assistant Cooks know how to follow directions to build on their skills and improve and expand their base of knowledge every day. Assistant Cooks are committed to constant improvement. Assistant Cooks are the ultimate team players and respect their fellow employees, chefs, managers, vendors, and customers

Skills

Ability to understand & follow directions

Possess safe knife skills (following training)

Ability to learn quickly

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and various times of the day

Ability and willingness to be a team player

Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures

Maintain Safe Food Handler Certification

MR2026

Company:

Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B)

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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