Job Information
ASM Global Kitchen Positions in Del Mar, California
Summary
ASM, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for kitchen cooks, prep cooks, sous chefs, line cooks, dishwashers at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack for Premier Food Services, Inc. This is a seasonal position for this year's upcoming 2024 San Diego County Fair as well as Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's Summer Live Meet horse racing season.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Cooks:
• Fulfilling the service per each Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Maintaining all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Must be creative in designing buffet food presentations.
• Preparing recipes as directed.
Stewards:
• Transport and set up equipment for offsite events.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Wash dishes and maintain dishwashing stations.
• Dispose of trash and clean garbage cans.
• Manage inventory and transfer supplies efficiently.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
• For cooks: At least one year’s experience in a banquet facility preparing meals for large events preferred for cook positions.
• SERV Safe Food Handler.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
Stewards should have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to be creative with buffet food presentations and maintain a quality product.
Attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Computer Skills N/A
Compensation
Kitchen staff positions’ compensation will range from $18.75 to $23.48 per hour.
Other Qualifications
Further duties for cooks:
Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures. Identifies and selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game, fruits or vegetables used for cold food productions. Prepares vegetables for salads by peeling, paring, coring, portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, cutting or scoring. Prepares garnish for cold food plates and platters. Slices meats, cheeses, and vegetables, other items for salads, sandwiches or cold platters. Cuts vegetables, meats cheeses and other items for salads, sandwiches or cold platters. Assembles sandwiches, cold appetizers, cold platters, sandwiches, desserts. Prepares salad dressings, cold sauces and dips. Selects and uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, dip, score, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food in the pantry station.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
Note
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 858.755.6345.
SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
