Job description

Lead Cook

Part Time on-call

Position pays $19.30 per hour plus gratuity

Nothing beats the power of being at a live event. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live!, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry. We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment. Let's go Live! Together.

Centerplate, powered by Sodexo and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable. “Making it better to be there since 1929.”TM

The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown. Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events. The San Diego Convention Center has 2.6 million sq. ft. to include 72 meeting/banquet rooms, eight exhibit halls, two ballrooms and a special events area - the Sails Pavilion, 138-seat capacity onsite restaurant and 36-seat bar, 8 concession stands in exhibit halls, 2 full-service kitchens, portable specialty services and 3 Starbucks lobby operations. Some of the many types of events offered at the San Diego Convention Center include the annual Comic Con and ESRI shows, full service plated dinners and buffet & reception events.

We are currently seeking a Lead Cook at the San Diego Convention Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are cooked in a timely, accurate, consistent and quality manner.
• Comply with all established health, sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ensure all products are prepared, held and served at correct temperatures.
• Utilize proper recipes, equipment, tools and utensils.
• Adhere to company standards for food quality, taste, flavor and presentation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Other requirements:

• Must be able to work in extremes of cold to heat.
• Must be able to exert well-paced mobility to maneuver quickly among different areas of the facility.

As a condition of employment, proof of COVID vaccination may be required (subject to limited exceptions). If you are interested in joining our team, please apply in person. Applications are accepted in Centerplate's Human Resources Office, Monday thru Thursday, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. The Human Resources Office is located at the San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive. Please enter through the front of the building then proceed to the Upper Level, where the office is located opposite room 1A. Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Centerplate. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days. Centerplate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.30 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
As a condition of employment, proof of COVID vaccination may be required (subject to limited exceptions).

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Cook: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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