Cafe Cook|Full-time| Ensemble Arts

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Ensemble Arts in Philadelphia is looking for a Cafe Cook to assist our newly opened Restaurant Cafe.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16 to $20.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations with all necessary supplies and equipment.
• Proficient in executing basic and complex recipes in their assigned section.
• Ensure timely preparation of all food items for service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of their section throughout service and preparation.
• Skillful in executing recipes in their assigned section.
• Effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Prepare food for service, including tasks such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
• Responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, and portioning of food.
• Maintains and properly uses all kitchen equipment including fryers, blenders, food processors, mixers and combi ovens.
• Responsible for correct product storage of all mise en place, including labeling and dating procedures.
• Maintains a clear dish station including but not limited to chemicals, janitorial supplies, and health department standards and assists with deep cleaning schedule.
• Supports the team (Hospitality and Kitchen) whenever needed (e.g, call-outs, catering, etc.)
• Has intimate knowledge of Department of Health standards and uses them as a guide to keep kitchen spaces tidy, and to holds the team accountable.

Qualifications

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.