Lead Cook - Georgia International Convention Center

PROOF OF THE PUDDING • Atlanta, GA

18h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding (POP) is proud to provide the food and beverage services at the Georgia International Convention Center. POP offers fine-quality concessions and catering for meetings, exhibition hall booths, conventions, and special events. Georgia International Convention Center includes a 9,800 square foot state-of-the art culinary arts center and Georgia’s largest ballroom at 40,000 square ft. We are seeking a Lead Cook to join our team. This position will be integral to the back of house by providing culinary support and be a front-of-house presence during service times for the client.

Requirements

• Previous experience in culinary arts, cooking, or other related fields
• Flexible Availability for Scheduling
• Must live near or be willing to commute to College Park, GA
• Passion for food and cooking techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to remain professional and respectful when amount cliental
• Due to a client request, all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19
• Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving through a kitchen and food service area
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 30 lbs.
• Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.
• Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.
• Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.
• Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Observe safety and security standards.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.
• Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests.
• Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.
• Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations
• Coordinate food and kitchenware orders
• Assisting in the preparation of food & beverage areas including handling a smoothie station, action station, restocking coffee station & snack stations.
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients
• Assist in the development of menu items
• Cleaning guest areas, bussing tables, wiping surfaces.
• Assisting with clean up of dishes, organizing prep area, and other tasks provided by the area manager.
• Work with management to create a memorable experience for guests
• Performs other related duties as needed

Benefits

• Benefits include daily meals per shift
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D at no cost to you
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed