Cooks - Mississippi State University
Cooks - Mississippi State University
Proof of the Pudding
Mississippi Valley State University, MS
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Proof of the Pudding is the premier provider of Food & Beverage for all concessions and premium/suite locations for Mississippi State's sporting events.
Cook(s)/Prep Cook(s) needed to assist the premium culinary department at Mississippi State University. This position will aid the culinary execution of game day catering for football, basketball, baseball, and more including pre-event prep, event day execution, and post-event clean up. The position will report to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in their kitchen.
Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To
This position will be stationed out of Mississippi State University. This position will spend the majority of time in the kitchen working with typical kitchen equipment including knives, electrical mixers, ovens, hot pans, and more.
Uniform Requirements
Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.
Non-slip shoes are necessary.
Physical Demands
Cook(s)/Prep Cook(s) needed to assist the premium culinary department at Mississippi State University. This position will aid the culinary execution of game day catering for football, basketball, baseball, and more including pre-event prep, event day execution, and post-event clean up. The position will report to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in their kitchen.
Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To
- Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
- Maintaining the highest level of service, safety, and food quality for each event
- Running food on game-days, assisting in the organization of menu items according to BEOs and event information
- Preparing items according to a recipe
- Cleaning and organization of kitchen equipment and product
- Assisting the culinary management team in all assigned tasks
- Performs other related duties as needed.
- Must live near Starkville, MS
- Must be available for the majority of MSU event days
- Experience working in a kitchen or stadium is preferred
- Capable of producing a consistent product in a high volume and timely manner.
- Must be a phenomenal team player.
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Ability to follow a recipe precisely and in high volume
This position will be stationed out of Mississippi State University. This position will spend the majority of time in the kitchen working with typical kitchen equipment including knives, electrical mixers, ovens, hot pans, and more.
Uniform Requirements
Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.
Non-slip shoes are necessary.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of standing, moving through a kitchen space, and traveling to different venues across greater Atlanta
- 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.
- Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
- Dedication - 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: “see it, own it, solve it.”
- Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
- Safety & Security - 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 at all times.
- Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
- Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
- Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
- Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
- Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.
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