Kitchen Staff - Cooks
Boost your chances before you apply.
The Cleveland Orchestra
Cleveland, OH, US
Summary
Prepare, serve, and distribute food while maintaining clean and stocked work areas during events. Collaborate with team members to deliver professional guest experiences and ensure smooth service delivery.
Job Description
Join the Team Behind the Music!
Kitchen Staff - Cooks
The Cleveland Orchestra is looking for energetic, service-minded individuals to fill various kitchen staff positions on the Hospitality Team for concerts and events at Severance Music Center, starting in September. If you’re interested in creating fabulous guest experiences in one of the best music venues in the country, we want to hear from you!
These seasonal, part-time positions average 5-15 hours per week based on availability.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare, serve, and distribute food in assigned hospitality locations.
- Perform assigned hospitality functions, which may include food preparation, food service, dishwashing, inventory handling, or event support activities based on operational needs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked work areas before, during, and after events.
- Follow opening, closing, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety procedures to support efficient event operations.
- Deliver courteous, professional, and responsive service that contributes to a positive guest experience.
- Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate service concerns or operational issues to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Collaborate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and event personnel to ensure smooth service delivery and successful event execution.
What You Bring:
- Previous experience in hospitality, food service, or catering environments
- A commitment to exceptional customer service
- Strong communication skills
- A friendly demeanor, good judgement, and a solution-oriented mindset
- Demonstrated independent, mature judgment
- Professional image and attitude
- Reliable attendance
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, mainly evenings and weekends
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Be part of the guest experience at one of the world's leading orchestras
- Work in a unique hospitality environment that combines performing arts and premium guest service
- Flexible seasonal scheduling
- Opportunities for training, cross-training, and advancement
- Competitive hourly pay of $25 for Lead Cook, $20 for Cooks, and $16.00 for Dishwashers
The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world and Northeast Ohio’s most visible international ambassador. Through concerts at its winter home at Severance Music Center or summer performances at the Blossom Music Festival, in residencies from Miami to Vienna, and on tour around the world, The Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic excellence, creative programming, and active community engagement.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world and Northeast Ohio’s most visible international ambassador. Through concerts at its winter home at Severance Music Center or summer performances at the Blossom Music Festival, in residencies from Miami to Vienna, and on tour around the world, The Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic excellence, creative programming, and active community engagement.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
