Job Information
ASM Global Cook in Shreveport, Louisiana
POSITION: Cook
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef & Sous Chef
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – Part Time Hourly
Summary
ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Cook at the Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Under direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Part Time Cook primary responsibilities included the following functions in accordance with ASM policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Must have positive attitude.
Reports to work in proper uniform according to the scheduled time.
Follows instructions for each event as given by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef
Must be a team player and a problem solver.
Strong understanding and knowledge of food safety, sanitations and food handling procedures.
Must be able to take direction, to multitask, then following through and completing each task given.
Must have the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
Attention to detail is a must.
Ability to lift carefully items of moderate weight and size.
Maintains safe working conditions and sanitary work area.
Adhere to Health Department and ServSafe regulations
Prepares hot and cold food to order per standardized recipes
Prepares food items for banquet orders and large groups
Provides highest quality service to guests and co-workers at all times
Follows proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
Assists with opening and closing inventory counts
Store and properly handle raw and cooked foods and non-food supplies
Follows temperature danger zone guidelines to ensure food safety
Maintains a sanitizer bucket at proper dilution at all times
Ensures all products are properly wrapped, labeled and dated
Practices FIFO, (first in, first out), for all products to ensure proper rotation
Operate equipment, (knives, grill, flat top, fryer, etc.), according to use and safety instructions
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
Distributes food to concession cashier/attendant to serve to customers
Requests inventory refills as needed on a timely basis to ensure adequate supply is always available for guest requests
Keeps work area clean, organized and sanitary
Cleans and organizes workstation at end of shift to ensure safety guidelines are maintained and the stand is ready for the next shift
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Working Conditions
The working hours are scheduled based on the needs the facility. PART-TIME ON-CALL scheduling.
There is no guarantee of hours on a weekly basis.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work as scheduled.
Maintain a client service oriented attitude.
Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends and holidays and can work flexible schedules
NON-SLIP SHOES REQUIRED.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to pass a background check and meet corporate minimum requirements.
Education and/or Experience
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
3 plus years' in a multi-purpose, high volume operation
Or similar combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep list
Ability to create recipes and use culinary knowledge to enhance the kitchen menus
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Intermediate knife and cooking skills
Creates and supports a team environment
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results for multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
Must have attention to details
Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, tenants and others encountered in the course of employment
Work according to established standards and procedures set by ASM Global leaders
Other Qualification
Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must be compliant with Health Codes
Must pass background check.
NON-SLIP SHOES REQUIRED.
Computer Skills
No Computer Skills Required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
This position requires stooping, lifting, pushing and pulling.
Substantial walking and standing
Note
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
To Apply
www.shreveportcenter.com
Tracey James
Human Resource Manager
Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo St
Shreveport La, 71101
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 318-841-4243
ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.