What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - No Other Pub position at Kansas City Live!?
No Other Pub by Sporting KC is a one-of-a-kind sports bar, gaming parlor, and social lounge in downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District. Your new premier destination to watch sporting events on our 10-ft. by 15-ft. video wall while enjoying local craft beers and spirits. Keep up-to-date with all games with our complimentary Wi-Fi and smartphone charging stations located throughout the bar.
Hungry? Step on up to our fast-casual taco stand for a quick bite or sit down and enjoy from our chef inspired menu of delicious food. Featuring small plates, plates for sharing, salads, tacos, flatbreads, sandwiches, and vegetarian options, there is something for everyone. For larger groups, ask about our flexible seating options and unmatched beverage and catering packages.
Want to get in the game? The gaming parlor is the place for you with your choice of bowling, golf simulators, table tennis, shuffleboard, billiards, foosball, darts, arcade games and more! As a bonus, Sporting KC fans can rest assured knowing that No Other Pub is their new hub for watch parties with exclusive benefits during Sporting KC matches and transportation depot for all Sporting KC games at Children’s Mercy Park.
Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Control food usage to minimize waste.
- Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
- Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
- Restock items as needed through the shift.
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
- Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
- Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
- Perform more than one task at a time
Cook Qualifications
- At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
- Culinary certified training preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
- Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
- Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling.