Summary 

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Cook for ASM Global managed Dayton Convention Center. Responsible for preparing banquet offerings as well as menu items ordered by the guest through the point-of-sale system to include performing any cooking, baking, butchering required and performs all duties in the kitchen. Position must be able to utilize BEOs to fulfill client needs in a timely, organized manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Adhere to Health Department and ServSafe regulations. 

Prepares hot and cold food to order per standardized recipes 

Prepares food items for banquet orders and large groups 

Always provides highest quality service to guests and co-workers 

Follows proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense 

Assists with opening and closing inventory counts 

Sets station up prior to opening to ensure a state of readiness based on historical par levels to ensure adequate supply during service 

Store and responsibly manage raw and cooked foods and non-food supplies 

Follows temperature danger zone guidelines to ensure food safety 

Always maintains a sanitizer bucket at proper dilution 

Ensures all products are properly wrapped, labeled, and dated 

Practices FIFO, (First in, first out), for all products to ensure proper rotation 

Operate equipment, (knives, grill, flat top, fryer, etc.), according to use and safety instructions 

Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously 

Distributes food to concession cashier/attendant to serve to customers 

Requests inventory refills as needed on a timely basis to ensure adequate supply is always available for guest requests 

Keeps work area clean, organized, and sanitary. 

Cleans and organizes workstation at end of shift to ensure safety guidelines are maintained and the stand is ready for the next shift. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Supervise temporary labor staff as needed 

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         

One-year certificate from culinary school. 

3 plus years in a multi-purpose, high volume operation 

Or similar combination of education and experience 

Skills and Abilities  

Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep list 

Ability to create recipes and use culinary knowledge to enhance the kitchen menus 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals 

Intermediate knife skills and cooking skills  

Creates and supports a team environment 

Conducts work efficiently to meet high demand. 

Must be able to work in a high stress environment. 

Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. 

Able to work in an environment having both hot and cold temperature extremes. 

Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy. 

Must be able to work in a demanding environment. 

Other Qualifications 

Must be able to work flexible hours, irregular hours may exist  

Must have attention to details 

Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events 

Must be compliant with Health Codes 

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. 

Position requires walking and standing regularly 

Must be able to lift 50 pounds 

Must be able to push 50 pounds 

Ability to move heavy (200+ pounds) wheeled carts.  

Constant reaching, standing, walking, and stooping 

Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination 

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 

Irregular hours dictated by events 

Must be able to balance and have good manual dexterity 

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. 

To Apply – www.daytonconventioncenter.com/employment 

Recruiter- Hannah Raines 

ASM Global-Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 N. High Street 

Columbus, OH 43215 

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 614.827.2680

ASM Global is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of ASM Global to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to Team Members and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. ASM Global will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Veterans and disabled Veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.