COOK - DELTA CENTER

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Compass Group

Full-time - Entry Level

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As a Cook at the Delta Center for the Utah Jazz and Hockey Club, you will play a vital role in preparing high-quality food items that meet the standards set by federal, state, and corporate guidelines. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all food is prepared according to standardized recipes and instructions, which will help maintain the production, delivery, and service schedules. You will be expected to serve meals or prepare them for delivery, ensuring that the correct portioning is used and that the food is served at the appropriate temperature, while also being visually appealing and delicious. Tasting all prepared food items will be part of your routine to ensure quality control. In addition to food preparation, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This includes cleaning the kitchen after preparation and serving, adhering to high standards of cleanliness, and properly storing or discarding excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. You will also be tasked with keeping refrigerators and storerooms organized and clean, ensuring that food and supply items are stored according to established standards. Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment will be part of your duties, and you will assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required. You will also help with the ordering and receiving of food and supplies, and it is crucial to report any maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to your supervisor immediately. Attending in-service and safety meetings will be necessary to ensure a safe working environment. Building and maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers is essential for a harmonious workplace. Lastly, you may be assigned other duties as needed, contributing to the overall success of the kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Tastes all prepared food items to ensure quality.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and is responsible for records from the area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a similar role within a sports or entertainment venue.
• Culinary certification or training from a recognized institution.

Benefits

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