Cirque du Soleil - Prep Cooks - TMD Staffing

Job Order #54575

Branch: 49 - Northwest Houston, TX

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Houston, Texas! (77064)

If you are looking to make money while having fun APPLY TODAY!

Apply at www.tmdstaffing.com or text/call (713) 290-0090 for more details. 

Job Title: Prep Cooks

Start Date: January 26, 2025

Duration of the Show: January 26, 2025 – March 23, 2025~

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities 

• Prepare cold and hot sections of the kitchen service line.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service or sandwiches.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Participate in the teardown and set up of the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will: 

• 2 years of hands-on kitchen experience or an effective combination of education and experience.
• Candidates must have experience in safely handling and using knives.
• Food Handler Certifications are preferred.
• Culinary skills and techniques for preparing small and large quantities of food.
• Ability to handle and prepare a variety of raw and cooked foods.
• Strong understanding and compliance with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment. 
• Possession of a cooking degree is an asset.
• Ability to work well under pressure and take direction.
• Motivated team player with good initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Assist in other areas as needed and assigned by another Cirque Kitchen Manager and Head Chef.
• Available to work 5 days a week, including weekends, early mornings, and late nights during the entire city run.
• Reasonable knowledge of English and the language of the market. 
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule:

• Working Hours: 35-40 Hours per week.
• Morning Shift starts between 7am-8am and Evening Shifts starts between 12 noon and 1:00 pm
• Working Days: 5 days a week/Wednesday-Sunday (Subject to change according to the show schedule)

Perks: 

Cirque du Soleil is the world leader in live entertainment. Join us in creating the unexpected and take your hospitality career to new heights!

• Experience the magic for yourself! Receive one (1) complimentary ticket to the show upon availability. 
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.
• Artistic encounters.
• 40% off at the Cirque du Soleil merchandise boutique. 
• And much more!

APPLY WITH TMD STAFFING

For more information about our positions, please give TMD Staffing’s Northwest Houston office a call at 713-290-0090. Apply online (www.tmdstaffing.com) or email your resume to tmd49@texasmgmt.com for immediate consideration. 

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