Seasonal Part Time - Snapdragon Stadium Prep Cook

Aztec Shops•San Diego, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares and assembles cold food according to recipes for dining, retail, and catering venues, and supports general food service production. The position is seasonal and part-time at Snapdragon Stadium and pays $19.85 per hour. The role requires following production records, approved recipes, consistency and sanitation standards, and applicable company policies and laws. The employee maintains a clean workstation, safely operates and maintains kitchen equipment, receives deliveries, stores raw food products, and may clean equipment, tools, or pans. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The job is performed in food-production areas and outdoors. The employee may encounter food fumes and airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, hot and humid conditions, cleaning chemicals, varying weather, dust, allergens, and moderate to loud noise, particularly on event days. A background check is required after a conditional offer and must be satisfactorily completed before work begins.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus at least one year of experience in a full production kitchen, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.
Basic math skills, including counting, arithmetic, understanding conversion charts, and multiplying recipes to meet production needs.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to carry out general written or oral instructions.
Manual dexterity and ability to use a variety of equipment and utensils.
Ability to talk and express or exchange ideas, and to hear and perceive sounds.
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged hours and to taste, smell, and handle objects, utensils, tools, or controls.
Ability to operate food service equipment such as slicers, mixers, knives, ovens, and steamers, as well as office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision.
Satisfactorily complete a background check after a conditional offer and before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Degree or certificate of completion from an accredited culinary school.
At least two years of hands-on experience in a high-volume food service operation, hotel, or restaurant.
Food Handler’s certificate from the County of San Diego.

Responsibilities

Prepare products as assigned by production records.
Follow approved recipes and standards to ensure product consistency and accuracy.
Maintain a clean workstation and follow sanitation guidelines to ensure fresh, wholesome products.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Accept deliveries and store raw food products according to established standards.
Assist with cleaning equipment, tools, or pans as needed.
Comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Identify and report invoice or product-transfer deficiencies to a supervisor; identify unusable product, discard it, and report it to the Production Chef.
Identify and use leftover products to maximize product value.
Perform other duties as assigned.