Cook Assistant

OC Sports & Entertainment•Anaheim, CA

22h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

A great experience starts with you! Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile. Mission: To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions. Vision: We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community. Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold 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. 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

Requirements

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

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