Overview
To 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 Chef and supervisors. Assist in the preparation of all food.
This is a part-time position and requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Salary: $15.00 per hour
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
Responsibilities
• Assist in all food preparation, food set-up, and breakdown duties. Responsible for in-service food tasks.
• 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 following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.
• 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 by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) of Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre
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 basic 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 assure 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 for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry heavy object of at least 50 lbs.
Minimum Requirements
• Experience providing excellent and quality customer service to a diverse base of users.
• Must have minimum of one (1) year experience in kitchen or concessions environment
Vaccination Statement
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.