Cook | Part-Time | PPL Center (Chickie’s & Pete’s)

About the Venue

PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA, and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest event venue. The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, respectful attitude at all times
• Perform food preparation duties when needed
• Check food for quality and presentation before serving
• Ensure food is handled in a sanitary manner
• Set up stations according to restaurant guidelines
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by OVG
• All food items must be prepared according to the menu build
• Restock all items as needed throughout shift
• Clean/maintain station by practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills
• Awareness of food allergies and possible areas of cross-contamination
• Communicate effectively with the Expeditor
• Awareness of food allergies and possible areas of cross-contamination
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings
• Additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience as a line cook, fast-paced restaurant cook, or prep cook preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and long hours
• Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength, including cleaning, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing, and handling of materials
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time