Prep Cook - Gas South Arena

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•Duluth, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues. Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally. We are seeking additional Prep Cooks to help facilitate events at the Gas South District and to provide culinary support in the main kitchen. Prep Cooks are primarily responsible for mass food production, kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the executive and culinary leadership as directed.

Requirements

1+ year of experience working in a kitchen
Experience in catering is preferred.
Must have knowledge of food preparation/food service with a strong understanding of the execution of BEOs, reading production sheets, and completing tasks.
Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner and in high volume.
Customer service
Planning and multi-tasking
Self-motivated with a high energy level
Familiarity with reading recipes
Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Responsibilities

Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and 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.
Performs other related duties as needed.