The Opportunity

　　Delaware North Sportservice is hiring part-time Lead Cooks to join our team at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. As a Lead Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, deliver food to quality standards, train kitchen team members, operate kitchen equipment, uphold all health codes and sanitation regulations, and monitor the quantities, labor, and overhead costs. If you are seeking your next challenging and rewarding step in your culinary career, apply today!

　　Pay

　　$19.00 - $20.00 / hour

　　Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

　　Benefits

　　We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

　　Weekly pay

　　Employee assistance program

　　Training and development opportunities

　　Employee discounts

　　Flexible work schedules

　　Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

　　Responsibilities

　　Review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared and comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications

　　Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked , as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition

　　Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet

　　Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

　　Qualifications

　　At least 2 years of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position

　　Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes

　　Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements

　　Physical Requirements

　　Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squat

　　Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels

　　Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment

　　Exposed to variable temperatures and damp environments

　　Shift Details

　　Day shift

　　Holidays

　　Evenings as needed

　　Weekends

　　Event based

　　Who We Are

　　Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, and retail at Nationwide Arena since dating back to the year 2000. The 18,500-seat venue is home to the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, and hosts concerts and events. We manage concession outlets, including diner-themed stands that offer traditional arena fares such as hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, and a variety of beers featuring local Ohio breweries.

　　At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

　　Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.