Overview

To perform the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. Responsible for kitchen duties as assigned by Chef and supervisors. Assist in the preparation of all food.

This is a part-time position and requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$22.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

This position will remain open until December 26, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all food preparation, food set-up, and breakdown duties. Responsible for in-service food tasks.
• Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes and quality standards.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment to prepare and serve food using food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Clean or inspect equipment or work areas alerting Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) of all preventative maintenance and repairs needed.
• Prepare menus based on client needs and Grand Junction Convention Center quality standards.
• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings to ensure that standard operating procedures and company standards are being maintained.
• Ability to set up and breakdown concessions locations as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Supervisor(s).
• Able to prepare and explain to customers ALL concessions items that are being served in their area.
• Ability to following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.
• Ability to estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed.
• Work with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) to ensure efficiency and success for all events held at the venue.
• Present and maintain an organized, positive, and welcoming environment for all Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre constituents.
• Participate in organized training and meetings to learn new aspects related to the job and retain current information on Grand Junction Convention Center’s operations.
• Perform end of shift cleaning as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) of Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively follow written instructions for detailed kitchen production.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Able to manage multiple events with multiple deadlines.
• Able to quickly and effectively meet the needs of customers who use the Grand Junction Convention Center or The Avalon Theatre for their events.
• Flexible work style and attitude with a willingness to work as a member of a fast-paced team.
• Able to work independently in ambiguous situations with little direction.
• Able to utilize available resources to appropriately assist event attendees.
• Ability to assure that all details of the job are performed, and their work is accurate.
• Knowledge of food and beverage and event presentation and event production needs.
• Knowledge of terminology used in culinary, entertainment and convention settings.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local food and beverage regulations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry heavy object of at least 50 lbs.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience providing excellent and quality customer service to a diverse base of users.
• Must have minimum of one (1) year experience in kitchen or concessions environment