Lead Prep Cook | Part-Time | Grand Junction Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Lead Prep Cook is responsible for ensuring all food prep related items are ready, safely stored and efficiently organized. Perform the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. Responsible for kitchen duties as assigned by Chefs and supervisors.

 

This is a part-time position and requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

 

This position is expected to execute daily duties and maintain overall standard operating procedures of the kitchen.

 

Salary: $19-$25 per hour

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

 

This position will remain open until December 31, 2024

Responsibilities

• Assist in all food preparation, food set-up, and breakdown duties. Responsible for in-service food tasks.

• Check all par levels in accordance with provided work logs.

• Make sure all food items are properly organized for events.

• Refreeze or properly store any unused food items.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Notify Chefs when regularly stocked items are running low.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Be able to answer any and all food prep related questions from other employees.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Maintain and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of all recipes.

• Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes and quality standards.

• Use a variety of kitchen equipment to prepare and serve food using food safety and sanitation procedures.

• Clean or inspect equipment or work areas alerting Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) of all preventative maintenance and repairs needed.

• Prepare menus based on client needs and Grand Junction Convention Center quality standards.

• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings to ensure that standard operating procedures and company standards are being maintained.

• Ability to set up and breakdown concessions locations as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Supervisor(s).

• Able to prepare and explain to customers ALL concessions items that are being served in their area.

• Ability to estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed.

• Work with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) to ensure efficiency and success for all events held at the venue.

• Present and maintain an organized, positive, and welcoming environment for all Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre constituents.

• Participate in organized training and meetings to learn new aspects related to the job and retain current information on Grand Junction Convention Center’s operations.

• Perform end of shift cleaning as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s)

• Perform other duties as assigned as assigned

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service, planning, and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Able to effectively follow written instructions for detailed kitchen production.

• Knowledge of advanced cooking techniques and knife skills.

• Able to manage multiple events with multiple deadlines.

• Able to quickly and effectively meet the needs of customers who use the Grand Junction Convention Center or The Avalon Theatre for their events.

• Flexible work style and attitude with a willingness to work as a member of a fast-paced team.

• Able to work independently in ambiguous situations with little direction.

• Able to utilize available resources to appropriately assist event attendees.

• Ability to ensure that all details of the job are performed, and their work is accurate.

• Knowledge of food and beverage and event presentation and event production needs.

• Knowledge of terminology used in culinary, entertainment and convention settings.

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local food and beverage regulations.

• Ability to stand and walk f