Kitchen Staff / Cook

Sequoia Pro Bowl — Columbus, OH

Sequoia Pro Bowl is seeking dependable, energetic Kitchen Staff to join our food service team. Our kitchen serves bowlers, league members, parties, tournaments, and special events in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Kitchen team members prepare and cook a variety of menu items, assist guests at the snack bar, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and work together to provide fast, consistent food service.

Prior kitchen experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person who is dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a busy environment.

Role Overview

Kitchen Staff are responsible for preparing and cooking menu items using our grill, fryers, pizza oven, and other kitchen equipment. Depending on the shift, team members may also take guest orders, operate the POS system, process payments, restock supplies, and assist with food delivery.

This is a hands-on position where everyone helps. During a rush, the priority is working together to get quality food to our guests quickly and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook menu items including burgers, sandwiches, chicken, wings, fries, appetizers, pizza, and breakfast items
• Operate grills, fryers, pizza ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely
• Follow established recipes, portions, cooking procedures, and presentation standards
• Ensure food is cooked to proper temperatures and served promptly
• Complete food preparation and portioning for upcoming shifts
• Maintain consistent food quality throughout service

Guest Service & POS

• Greet and assist guests ordering from the snack bar
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system
• Process cash, credit card, and other approved payments
• Answer basic questions about menu items
• Deliver food to guests when needed
• Provide friendly, helpful service throughout the guest experience

Cleaning & Food Safety

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen throughout the shift
• Clean grills, fryers, prep surfaces, equipment, and workstations
• Wash dishes, utensils, pans, and kitchen equipment as needed
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and handwashing procedures
• Properly handle raw meat and other food products
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning responsibilities

Stocking & Teamwork

• Restock food, paper products, condiments, and kitchen supplies
• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock items to management
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries
• Communicate clearly with bartenders, porters, desk staff, and managers
• Support teammates during busy periods and special events
• Complete additional kitchen duties as assigned

Work Environment

This is an active, fast-paced position. Kitchen Staff spend most of their shift standing and moving and regularly work around hot cooking equipment.

Team members must be able to manage multiple orders, communicate with coworkers, and maintain food quality and cleanliness even during busy league nights, weekends, tournaments, and events.

Schedule

• Evening and weekend availability required
• Part-time opportunities available
• Additional hours may be available for tournaments, parties, and special events

Skills & Qualifications

• Kitchen or food service experience preferred but not required
• Willingness and ability to learn cooking procedures and recipes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Basic math and cash-handling skills
• Comfortable using POS systems, tablets, and workplace apps
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable and punctual
• Positive attitude and willingness to be coached

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Successful Kitchen Staff at Sequoia:

• Take pride in the food they serve — Orders are prepared correctly, consistently, and with attention to quality.
• Work with urgency — Guests shouldn't wait unnecessarily because the kitchen isn't organized.
• Keep a clean kitchen — Cleaning happens throughout the shift, not just at closing time.
• Follow food safety standards — Proper temperatures, storage, sanitation, and food handling are taken seriously.
• Work as a team — When the kitchen gets busy, team members communicate, help each other, and focus on getting orders out.
• Take ownership — If something needs stocked, cleaned, prepped, or handled, they don't wait for someone else to notice it.
• Stay composed — Busy periods are handled with focus rather than frustration.
• Are dependable — The rest of the team can count on them to arrive on time and be ready to work.

Why This Role Matters

Food is an important part of the Sequoia experience. Whether we're serving a family during open bowling, a regular league bowler, or hundreds of guests during a tournament, our kitchen team has a direct impact on how people remember their visit.

Great Kitchen Staff help us deliver food that is fast, consistent, and enjoyable while keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and ready for the next rush.