Prep Cook in Madison, Wisconsin at Mendota Hospitality LLC

Madison Night Mares/Madison Mallards are seeking Part-Time Prep/Cooks. Cooks will help prepare elevated food for suite level and premium seating guests throughout the ballpark. Part-time staff work a schedule built around the home game calendar for both teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and execute elevated menu items for suite level, premium seating and VIP hospitality areas, working under the Sous Chef and Food and Beverage Director.
• Manage Inventory during service keeping accurate food pars.
• Work with Premium Seating and Hospitality staff to ensure an elevated food & beverage experience,
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and Wisconsin Department of Health standards — proper holding temperatures, dating and rotation, and clean-as-you-go.
• Assist with opening and closing of kitchen areas for each event: set up stations, break down, and leave the kitchen inspection ready.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment and report issues or outages to management promptly.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment among kitchen and front-of-house staff to create an excellent guest experience & work environment.
• Work the majority of Madison Mallards and Madison Night Mares games, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Listed responsibilities, while demonstrative, are not complete or exclusive. Responsibilities may change and/or additional duties assigned at the discretion of management.

About the Madison Mallards & Madison Night Mares:

The Mallards are one of the largest and most successful summer collegiate baseball teams in the nation attracting more than 200,000 fans each summer as an industry leader. The Night Mares debuted in 2024 as an inaugural Northwoods League Softball team. In just one year, they became the highest attended summer collegiate softball team and are coming off back to back championships seasons looking to continue that momentum into year four.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Required Skills:

• Adequate knife skills & cooking techniques
• Ability to think on one's feet and problem solve during live service.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working alongside front-of-house and hospitality staff.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Positive attitude and willingness to adapt to last-minute changes, including menu changes and guest requests.
• Prior line, prep or banquet cooking experience preferred.