Standard Cook

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at Who are we hiring? To be successful Standard Cook in the Arena, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional Cook should be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills. What will you do? Cooks are responsible for the preparation of food to be served in a timely manner while following precise recipes and directions from Executive / Sous Chefs. Keep work areas clean and organized before, during, and at the conclusion of an event. Assist executive chef and sous chef with menu creation. Assist in preparing meal ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats. Ensure that required MSG standards/methods are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity, presentation and safety. Constantly check quality and quantity of food going out of the kitchen. Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification from the Executive and Sous and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature. Ensure Department of Health guidelines are being met consistently. Complete opening and closing inventory check lists, ensure proper food rotation (FIFO) and minimize/track waste. Cleaning duties include scrubbing work surfaces and walls, sweeping, mopping and breaking down/cleaning all cooking equipment. Assess the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets predetermined standards. Carry out other duties as specified by the Executive or Sous Chef. What do you need to succeed? Must have exceptional proven cooking experience. Bachelor’s or associate degree in Culinary Arts is advantageous. A food handler’s license is required. Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurements needed for various menus. Must have problem‑solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions. Must have excellent guest service skills. Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well under pressure. Special Requirements This position is part‑time and scheduled on an event‑driven basis. Able to walk and stand during the entire shift. Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 25 lbs. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment. Hourly Pay Range: $27.75—$27.75 USD At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co