Our company is now hiring experience Prep Cooks to work Cirque du Soleil in Laguna Hills, CA. Cirque du Soleil is a major Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment.
If you're seeking work opportunities in the food & beverage, hospitality, guest services and onsite operations for events, check out the opportunities and come join us.
Job Location: Laguna Hills, CA
Work Schedule:
- Wednesday through Sunday - mandatory to work these days.
- 7:30am - 3:30 PM or 1pm - 9:30pm (Shifts may vary)
Primary responsibility
- Prepare cold and hot sections of the kitchen service line;
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment;
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices;
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service or sandwiches;
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment;
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period;
- Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes;
- Assists others in closing the kitchen. Participate in the teardown and set up of the kitchen;
The ideal candidate will
- Will work inside white tent in the parking lot area of San Francisco stadium/arena;
- 2 years of hands-on kitchen experience or an effective combination of education and experience;
- Culinary skills and techniques for preparing small and large quantities of food;
- Ability to handle and prepare a variety of raw and cooked foods;
- Strong understanding and compliance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures;
- Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment;
- Possession of a Cooking degree is an asset;
- Ability to work well under pressure and take direction;
- Motivated team player with good initiative and problem-solving abilities;
- Assist in other areas as needed and assigned by another Kitchen Manager and Head Chef;
- Available to work 5 days a week, including weekends, early mornings, and late nights during the entire city run;
- Reasonable knowledge of English and the language of the Market;
Physical Demands:
- This job may require extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting and kneeling for up to 8 hours.
- May also lift up to 50lbs.
Uniform:
- Chef Coat
- Usual black pants or chef pants.
- Black non-slip shoes w/black socks
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Laguna Hills, CA for this job?
Experience:
- Prep Cook: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person