Cook Assistant

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Anaheim, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook Assistant supports kitchen operations by assisting chefs and other kitchen staff, preparing menu items, and executing events. This part-time, event-based role is in the Food and Beverage Department of Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (AAM), and work hours fluctuate according to the arena event schedule. The Cook Assistant helps maintain food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and provides hospitality to venue guests and team members. The role involves following recipes and menu guidelines, preparing and handling food, maintaining food quality and temperature, monitoring and logging temperatures, labeling and rotating food using FIFO, and following allergen procedures. Cook Assistants also clean work areas and equipment, transport food and supplies, assist guests with arena navigation, collaborate with operations counterparts, and support other Food & Beverage departments as needed. The position calls for a committed, adaptable team player who can work under pressure, follow directions, learn quickly, and continuously develop culinary skills.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow directions.
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 day.
Ability and willingness to be a team player.
Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.
Maintain Safe Food Handler Certification.

Responsibilities

Follow recipe guidelines accurately to prepare food based on the current menu.
Learn and display knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and food preparations.
Perform food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding produce; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood; breading food; stirring and straining soups and sauces; and weighing and measuring ingredients.
Ensure prepared food meets AAM standards for temperature, quality, and appearance.
Store foods in designated areas according to temperature requirements and food-spoilage considerations.
Complete daily Time and Temperature logs and use appropriate equipment and temperature controls to monitor temperatures.
Label, date, and rotate raw and prepared food products accurately using the FIFO method.
Identify the eight most common food allergens in menu items and follow AAM allergen procedures.
Follow proper work procedures and safety and sanitation standards, particularly when using equipment.
Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils; separate and remove garbage; and steam-clean or hose garbage containers.
Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators.
Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
Engage with venue guests and team members to provide exceptional hospitality.
Become familiar with the arena, navigate it efficiently, and assist guests with arena navigation.
Work with operations department counterparts to provide quality service during events.
Support other Food & Beverage departments as needed.
Perform other responsibilities or tasks deemed appropriate by the AAM Food & Beverage management team.