Banquet Cook | Chase Field

Job Summary

Join the Culinary team at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, and be part of an energetic, fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities to create exceptional dining experiences. As a Banquet Cook, you’ll prepare high-quality meals for a variety of events, contributing to memorable moments for fans and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality, premium ingredients for catered events, premium stadium offerings, game day events, and other events as needed.
• Follow recipes and ensure the execution of dishes, focusing on marinating, seasoning, and cooking meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables.
• Ensure the freshness, quality, and storage of all ingredients used in food preparation.
• Work closely with Culinary team to execute event-specific menu items, ensuring food is cooked according to recipes, standards, event specifications, and Levy Core Signature standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, including sinks, counters, and cooking equipment.
• Aid in food preparation for other kitchen departments, work collaboratively with Culinary team to ensure timely service and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with Prep Cooks to ensure ingredients are properly prepared and ready.
• Monitor inventory levels of key ingredients and coordinate with culinary team to ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Comply with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations; follow established safety standards for food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage.
• Work with Kitchen team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Assists with all event types including catering, department specific products, game day events.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or culinary arts, large-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, knife skills, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and HACCP guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• This position may require the following valid certifications, Maricopa County approved Food Handler certification.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for stadium events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, ranging 6-12 hours, during events or as required by operational demands.
• Exposure to heat, steam, and cold temperatures within the kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to perform tasks such as chopping, cutting, and food preparation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and ascending/descending stairs as necessary.
• Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment.