EVENT PREP COOK

The Event Cook

The Event Cook is a member of the Onsite Events team, which manages the food service for various events such as ticketed events, company-sponsored events, conferences, banquets, fundraisers, and all other private events. Reporting to either the Banquet Chef or a Sous Chef, the Event Cook will work closely with all other positions in the Back of the House operations to receive, prep, and organize food as well as wash and sanitize equipment, plates, utensils, and spaces to maintain proper BOH operations for the continuity of the guest experience.

What's In It For You

• $16.90 to $22.17 hourly compensation
• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Fostered safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care
• Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• An onsite medical clinic
• Generous paid time off

What You Will Do

• Prepare raw and ready-to-eat foods in accordance to standardized recipes approved by the Executive Chef or General Manager
• Safely use commercial kitchen equipment to prepare food for service
• Aid in the execution of all aspects of food service, including setup and breakdown of event spaces and kitchen
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and working areas are safe, clean, well-maintained, and in proper working condition
• Maintain prepped food levels as directed by the supervisor on duty
• Receive, organize, and rotate orders and food products throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness
• Participate in daily, weekly, monthly trainings and operational updates to ensure up-to-date knowledge
• Wash pots, pans, and cast-iron dishes via three-compartment sink or commercial dishwasher
• May be assigned additional work within the operation as needed

Follow and Enforce

• Local/state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines

Qualifications

• 6 months culinary experience in the food service industry preferred
• Prompt, dependable attendance required
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills
• Strong knowledge of food product and cooking methods
• Proficient in basic knife and butchering skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy skills

Additional Requirements

• To apply, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3216
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check