Cook - Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
$24,960–$24,960 year
On-sitePerry, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Set up and sanitize workstations, measure ingredients, and prepare cooking ingredients according to prep lists created by the lead culinary. Produce excellent food using flat tops, fryers, and combi ovens as directed by the Executive Chef. Ensure proper storage, monitor cooling room temperatures, and accept or reject ingredients from suppliers while maintaining a clean, sanitized kitchen. Run food on event days and assist chefs with any culinary tasks that arise. Perform other duties as assigned, including lifting up to 40 lbs and working 8-12 hour shifts. This seasonal, part-time role offers on-the-job training at one of Georgia's premier event venues with competitive pay and daily meals per shift.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen
- Experience in catering
- ServSafe certified
- Available to receive ServSafe training
- Live within commuting distance of GNFA
- Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Must understand food safety practices including, but not limited to, temperature logs and cleaning/sanitizing
- Planning and multi-tasking
- Self-motivated with a high energy level and strong verbal communication
- Ability to work 8-12 hour shifts depending on business needs
- Prolonged periods of being in one place and moving throughout the stadium
- Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
- Ability to perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40+ lbs
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion
- Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks
- Demonstrate a win-win attitude
- Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company's culture, values and beliefs
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct
- Observe safety and security standards
- Use equipment and materials properly
- Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements
- Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately
- Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance
- Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player
- Achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely
- Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust
- Listen carefully to opinions and views of others
- State understanding of what has been heard
- Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues
- Take action to mitigate potential problems
- Possess the ability to learn new tasks
- Adjusts well to new situations
- Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures
- Change direction quickly
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency
- Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, experience in catering is preferred
- ServSafe certified or is available to receive training
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