Position: Cook

Department:  Food & Beverage

Reports To: Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Manager

FLSA Status: Part-Time Hourly

OVERVIEW

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a part-time Cook at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This is a hands-on position assisting the Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Manager in preparing food for events by following approved recipes and maintaining the highest production standards for catering and concession service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare recipes as directed and in accordance with Chef’s specificationsCook and package batches of food, such as burgers, chicken tenders, fries, hotdogs, and prepared BBQ meats for concession stand serviceWash, peel, cut, and portion ingredients to be used in meal preparationClean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensilsMaintain high sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas Carefully control food temperature and in storage/holding room temperatures to ensure that food items remain at an appropriate temperatureStore ingredients properly to preserve freshness Monitor ingredient inventories to ensure products are on-hand to provide appropriate service Clean, stock, and inventory workstation; check inventory in and out; and being accountable for inventories Keep food spoilage within requirementsDeliver high quality products Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as deep-fat fryers, grills, stoves, ovens, tilt skillets, food processors, etc.Follow rules, regulations, and procedures of SAVOR and ASM Global Regular attendance and dependability is an essential job function Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have attention to detailStrong organizational skills and ability to multi-taskAbility to read and interpret recipes and preparation listsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to adapt to changes in the work environment, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events, and manage competing demandsBasic knife skillsStrong knowledge of local/state health codes and sanitation standardsAbility to work flexible, extended, and irregular hours including days, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidaysKnowledge of all major kitchen equipment and appliancesServsafe certification preferredMust take direction well

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferredOne-year certificate from a culinary school or comparable experience is preferredMinimum of one year experience in a cook’s positionMinimum of one year of experience in banquet operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position requires ability to move in and around the facility (requires personal mobility), lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Constant standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and handling products is required.`

HOURS OF WORK AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

15-40 hours per week on averageIrregular hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by event scheduleExtended hours may be required and determined by event schedule

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee’s realm of responsibility.    

    

ASM GLOBAL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.