Event Cook - Vitria Event Center

Vitria on the Square located steps from the Ohio State University is currently seeking Line Cooks to join our team!

This position requires individuals to be committed to creating a quality product and providing an exceptional guest experience. Candidates must have flexible availability evenings, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of one year of experience as a Line Cook in a banquet kitchen is required.

Our attractive compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance policy, 401K with company match, vacation, PTO, dining and travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, and discount programs for selected cell phone providers!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Butchering of meat and seafood needed for banquets, weddings, or parties.
• Broil and grill all meats on the menu when ordered.
• Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen.
• Assists in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Maintains safety and security in workstation.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and stands as a mentor to other cooks and stewards.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or 80 pounds of force frequently.
• Constantly lift, carry, bend, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for long hours at the time.
• Convey information and ideas clearly.
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position

• Associate must be able to sit in the same position for up to 8 hours a day consecutively
• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Associate must talk and hear

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to properly prepare and follow recipes.
• Demonstrated excellence in portion and presentation standards.
• Relevant culinary skills
• High School Diploma.
• 1+ year experience in an upscale banquet kitchen.
• Culinary school preferred.
• ServSafe Certified.

Vitria on the Square is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.  We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.