POSITION: Cook (3 vacancies)

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef – Bayfront Convention Center

STATUS: Full-time / Non-exempt

FACILITY: Bayfront Convention Center/ Erie Insurance Arena

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 - $21.00+ Comprehensive Benefits Package

POSITION SUMMARY:

This full-time position performs all tasks specified by the Bayfront Convention Center Executive Chef. The overall objective and purpose of the Cook position is to prepare quality food, pleasing presentations, and meeting food handling and quality assurance standards. He/she works as scheduled and is non-supervisory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Cook will possess a culinary degree or directly relevant experience in the culinary arts. He or she must understand cooking terminology and ingredients and be Serve Safe certified. Five-year satisfactory banquet cooking experience required; six to eight years preferred. At times, works in a hot area with a lot of humidity. Area becomes congested and noisy during busy periods. Physical demands include standing for long periods of time, walking and heavy lifting.

Working hazards include hot surfaces, wet floors, hot grease, heavy lifting, knives and other sharp objects and electrical shocks. This position requires long hours standing and some heavy lifting of 50 lbs. He / She must be able to work well under pressure. The Cook will work evenings, weekends, and holidays according to event schedule.

COOK - JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepares food as specified.

• Reads and follows all recipes.

• Works to standards specified by Executive Chef.

• Operates all kitchen equipment safely and correctly.

• Tastes and evaluates food before serving to ensure that standards are met; consults with the Executive Chef if there are any concerns.

• Portions food as specified.

• Garnishes food in an appealing manner.

• Follows production sheets accurately.

• Serves food that is safe to eat. Follows facility safe food handling guidelines.

• Cleans and sanitizes work area according to cleaning schedule.

• Understands and uses the “clean as you go” method.

• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled.

• Implements and maintains ECCCA and BCC policies and procedures.

• Maintains close communication and works cooperatively with Executive Chef, the rest of the administrative team and co-workers to ensure consistency of services and the highest quality of operation.

Why You'll love Erie Events

Many of our jobs fit all kinds of different lifestyles and come with great benefits – Some dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following!

• Competitive wages paid biweekly

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drugs)

• Prescription Reimbursement

• Employer Paid: Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Additional employee paid Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Plan

• Flexible hours

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Supplemental Pay: Varies per position

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Applies to Full & Part-time Employees

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• 6 weeks of paid caregiver leave

• Employee Referral Program

• Complementary access to events throughout our four venues

• Employee Assistance Program – 100% confidential

• 457 Retirement Plan

• Annual Employee Appreciation Event

• Behind the Scenes Awards

Erie Events provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.