Cook, GPI

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Job Title:

Cook, GPI

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 will assist in menu production and event execution by working specific locations and stations within the arena. Cooks have a solid understanding of specific station prep and specific equipment set-up. Cooks possess specific menu knowledge and work with all culinary team members to ensure safety and sanitation standards are maintained in all areas at all times . This is a part-time position.

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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

Create specific menu items according to recipes and specific cooking methods

Perform a variety of kitchen duties, including, but not limited to (1) Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits, (2) Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood, (3) Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them, (4) Stir and strain soups and sauces, (5) 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

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

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: Milk, Eggs, Fish (bass, flounder, cod), Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster), Wheat, Peanuts, Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts), and Soybeans

Engage with venue guests and team members to ensure exceptional hospitality is provided to all guests at all times

Display familiarity 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

Skills

Minimum of 90 days of experience as a Cook 3 at AAM or equivalent culinary experience

Possess a general understanding of cooking techniques

Possess solid knife skills

Solid organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work at multiple stations in a kitchen

Ability to handle the execution of a project promptly

Ability to work in a variety of unique kitchen stations/locations

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

This position is on-site.

MR2026

Company:

Irvine Ice Foundation

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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