Concessions Cook - Mississippi State University

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

We are seeking Concessions Cook for Mississippi State University (MSU) located in Starkville, MS that will be responsible for concessions cooking at Davis Wade Stadium (Football), Dudy Noble Field (Baseball), Humphrey Coliseum (Basketball), and other sporting/pop events throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be available for games, has experience in concessions style cooking, and enjoys a position always on the move.

Mississippi State University is a large campus in the heart of Mississippi where the Bulldogs reign supreme. Football games bring in 65,000 adoring fans while baseball games bring in 16,000 fans to cheer on their College World Series Champs.

essential duties and responsibilities

• Uses flat tops, fryers, combi and impinger ovens, and other equipment to produce excellent food according to specifications.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
• Communicate with BOH and FOH staff to keep food at par levels.
• Practicing proper food safety procedures while preparing hot and cold foods.
• Recording the temperature of food items and communicating with the stand supervisor when discarding spoiled items.
• Ensuring proper cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces such as/but not limited to dishes, small wares, equipment, and food prep surfaces.
• Count opening/closing inventory and communicate with other team members.
• Someone that is team oriented, punctual and has a consistent work ethic.
• Running food on game-days, assisting in the organization of menu items according to BEOs and event information
• Maintaining the highest level of service, safety, and food quality for each event

Performs other related duties as required.