Culinary Specialist | Chase Field

Compass Group • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Concessions Culinary team at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and be part of an energetic, fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities to create exceptional dining experiences. As a Culinary Specialist you’ll prepare high-quality meals for a variety of Concessions Concepts, contributing to memorable moments for fans and guests.

Requirements

• Experience in food preparation or culinary arts, large-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, knife skills, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and HACCP guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• This position may require the following valid certifications, Maricopa County approved Food Handler certification.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for stadium events.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, ranging 6-12 hours, during events or as required by operational demands.
• Exposure to heat, steam, and cold temperatures within the kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to perform tasks such as chopping, cutting, and food preparation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and ascending/descending stairs, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years’ experience in a Lead or Supervisory Culinary role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide prep cooks and cooks, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion control, cooking standards according to specifications and Levy Core Signature standards.
• Oversees multi-unit locations across Concessions department, ranging from 4-10 concept stands and a variety of menu items.
• Enforce kitchen safety standards and food safety compliance, including proper food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and maintaining safe food temperatures.
• Oversee the preparation of ingredients, ensuring quality standards, and compliance with safety protocols; check food temperature during preparation, cooking, and storage.
• Comply with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations; follow established safety standards for food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage
• Perform prep duties, such as chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, and preparing other ingredients according to recipes and production sheets.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and stations are properly cleaned and maintained, following safety procedures and sanitation guidelines. Supervise equipment usage and cleanliness within the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management, ensuring ingredients are stocked; complete production logs and monitor portion control and waste.
• Ensures excellent guest experience; deescalate and resolve guest complaints promptly.
• Fosters positive and collaborative working environment for staff; assists management with addressing employee concerns and performance issues.
• Work collaboratively with Culinary and Concessions team to ensure timely service and efficient operations.
• Provide break coverage and fill staffing gaps in various Concessions roles as needed.
• Assists with all event types including catering, department specific products, game day events.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees