Prep Cook - Mississippi State University

PROOF OF THE PUDDING

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more. We are currently seeking Cooks with experience in meat smoking to join the concessions team at Mississippi State University. This position will support our game day operations by preparing smoked meats and assisting with other culinary prep duties as needed.

Requirements

1+ year of experience working in a kitchen.
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
ServSafe certified or is available to receive training.
Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
Excellent listening and communication skills
Must understand food safety practices including, but not limited to, TCS, temperature logs, and cleaning/sanitizing.
Planning and multi-tasking
Self-motivated with a high energy level and strong verbal communication.
Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.
Non-slip shoes are necessary.
Prolonged periods of moving through an event space, and traveling throughout the stadium
Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Must be able to lift up-to 40 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
Measuring ingredients, and seasonings.
Preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
Preparing simple dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
Responsibilities not limited to this list.