Now Hiring: Event Cook at Encore Event Center
Location: 16808 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
As an Event Cook, you’ll play a key leadership role—supporting the Executive Chef and Team in delivering creative, high-quality food experiences while ensuring smooth kitchen operations. If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and love being part of unforgettable events, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Execution
- Food Preparation and Service set by company operational procedures
- Monitor food temperatures, taste, and presentation
- Multi task when prepping for volume
Quality Control
- Implement waste-reduction strategies to maintain cost control
- Resolve any food quality or presentation issues quickly and effectively
Customer Service & Event Coordination
- Communicate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service execution
- Respond to client and guest feedback with professionalism
- Uphold the highest standards of food service and guest satisfaction
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a similar role, experience within a high-volume kitchen is preferable
- Strong sense of time management, and communication skills
- Deep knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation standards but also willingness to learn new techniques and standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
- Ability to work independently with instruction and also as a team
- Part time, but can lead into full time for candidates proven ability to be a part of a growing team
- Available weekends mainly and early evenings.
- ServSafe Certified is a plus
Why Join Encore Event Center?
- Be part of some of the most exciting events in Northeast Ohio
- Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values creativity and excellence
- Gain experience across a wide range of event types and styles
- Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement
Ready to bring your passion for food and events to the next level? Apply now and become a part of the Encore experience.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Employee discount