Prep Cook Part-Time PPL Center
Prep Cook Part-Time PPL Center
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Job Description
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 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass 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
Under the general supervision of the Executive Chef the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing foodand assisting in the preparation of items in various kitchen operations per company recipes and standards in a fastpaced environment. The Prep Cook must adhere to high company standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control food waste and sanitation are additional areas the Prep Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen. The Prep Cook will be responsible for the setup sanitation cleaning and closing of their workstation area.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $15 to $16.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
About the Venue
PPL Center is a stateoftheart multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown PA and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10000 for concerts and more than 8500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games making it the regions largest events venue.
The amenitiespacked 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
- Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service interaction with coworkers and uniform standards.
- Take pride in personal appearance; reporting to work in neat and clean clothing; maintaining wellgroomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy.
- Ensure a clean safe and pleasant atmosphere is maintained in the kitchen and other work areas always.
- Perform any opening and closing side work as required
- Maintain a positive attitude in high stress situations
- Responsible for providing high quality fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests
- Operate standard kitchen utensils and equipment in a safe prompt and efficient manner.
- Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
- Understand and follow guidelines set by OVG and the Health Department by maintaining sanitation health and safety standards in work areas.
- Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
- Responsible for portioning arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
- Responsible for cutting and/or slicing meat; washing peeling and cutting fruit and vegetables for cooking or serving; mixing ingredients for green salads fruit salads vegetable salads and pasta salads.
- Report and safety hazards or unsafe conditions/practices to management immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
Essential Job Functions
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift push pull or carry heavy objects of at least 50lbs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must be 18 or over.
- Training in food preparation or experience working in a fastpaced kitchen environment in a Prep Cook capacity is preferred.
- Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations (or be willing to obtain one within a 60 day timeframe from date of hire).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly positive attitude with coworkers
management staff volunteers and guests. - Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends some holidays and long hours.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
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