Cook/Prep Cook - Durham, United States - Durham Convention Center

Description

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The Durham Convention Center is owned by the City and County of Durham and operated by Oak View Group. OVG, an industry leader in sports, entertainment and venue management, is dedicated to recruiting and developing individuals with the skills, experience, desire, and values to contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization. Together we transform events into experiences. These experiences create excitement, make memories and create economic impact for the City of Durham. Come Join Us

Job Summary:
The Kitchen Prep Cook prepares food to be served to guests at locations throughout the venue. The Kitchen Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fruits, vegetables, salads and meats to recipe. This job starts as part-time, paying $16 tp $18/hour.

The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for preparing hot and cold foods following standard recipes.
• Responsible for cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
• Responsible for cutting and/or slicing meat.
• Responsible for washing, peeling and cutting fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Responsible for mixing ingredients for green salads, fruit salads, vegetable salads and pasta salads.
• Ensures all kitchen equipment is operating properly and reports maintenance needs to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate Kitchen equipment to include broiler, steamer, chef knife, convection oven, mixer and slicer.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen in a Prep Cook capacity is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing: 75-100%
• Hearing: 75-100%
• Standing/Walking/Mobility: 75-100%
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 50-74%
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 75-100%
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75-100%

Note: The statement herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified

OAK VIEW GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER.

This job description is subject to change.
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About Durham Convention Center:

Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment company engaged in a wide variety of activities, including arena development, facility management, arena and stadium alliance, sponsorships and partnerships, security services, publications, conferences, and consulting. The company, privately held, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the world.