Scoreboard Gourmet

Chicago Top Chef Bears Tailgate Challenge

"There are two things Chicagoans are really passionate about," said Tom Colicchio. "One thing is their sports, and the other is their food. And the two came together in a tailgate party at Soldier Field."

There are two things Scoreboard Gourmet is really passionate about. One thing is the hatred of Reality TV, and the other is hatred of UFC. But I've already gone down that road. Let's just talk about TV.

Since there is an exception to every rule, however, I do find myself able to watch Top Chef. I'm pretty sure it's the third season. I've only been a viewer since last season's finale. I enjoy the show as long as it's been pre-recorded so I can ffwd through the contestants talking amongst themselves, and all Padma. I enjoy the challenges. I love imagining what I would make if faced with that particular challenge. I cannot believe that one girl who supposedly has a restaurant in NYC is still on. I do not know how she made it past her initial pizza dough disaster. Her name might be Nicki. She is the worst. I believe they keep her on because she is attractive in a very regular way and possibly some people can relate to her unrelenting stupidity and ineptitude. I think Dale will win, or Stephanie (she's the one who always wins, right?).

Wow. Today Scoreboard Gourmet really is a blog. Yikes.

During the Top Chef Bears Tailgate Challenge I noticed all sorts of fancy paper plates and plastic cups. All with Bears logo and colors, of course. I also saw a Weber Grill Football Toss, and I'm pretty sure Dale won this grill:

 

right?

Food Concessions Jobs with the Bears!

uh, I missed the June 18th job fair so now I have to tell you, if you're 21+ and physically fit, to email your resume to sportservice if you want to apply for one of the jobs listed below. We're talking Chicago Bears, Soldier Field. put the title of the job on the Re: line. EMAIL: bearsjobs@dncinc.com SUPERVISOR: responsible for the overall operation of a concession location from inventory control and food preparation to sanitation and customer service. Candidates must have food service supervisory experience in a fast paced, high volume food service environment. STAND LEADER: responsible for the accurate accounting, disbursement and collection of the money in the concession location from the Stand Attendants. Candidates must have strong cash handling background and some inventory control experience. Leadership experience is helpful. STAND ATTENDANT: responsible for collecting monies, dispensing change and serving food and beverage products in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner. Candidates must be able and willing to serve alcohol and possess good basic math skills. Candidates must have strong customer service skills and an outgoing personality. Cash register and money handling experience is a plus. Cooking experience is helpful. SEAT VENDORS: walk through the stadium selling food and beverage items to fan seated in the seats. This is a physically demanding position that requires constant standing, walking, lifting, reaching and climbing stairs. Candidates must be able to lift and carry between 15 lbs and 50 lbs with relative ease. This position pays on commission. Candidate must possess an outgoing personality and a strong sense of showmanship! VENDING COMMISSARY LEADER: responsible for the accurate accounting, disbursement and collection of the inventory in the concession location from the Vending Commissary Workers and Seat Vendors. A strong personality and patience is required in this position. Candidates must possess inventory control experience as well as the ability to multi-task. Leadership experience is needed. Strong organization, communication, and people skills are a must. VENDING COMMISSARY WORKER: responsible for the food preparation, set up and clean up in the vending commissaries. These workers interact mainly with the Seat Vendors and have little interaction with the public. Candidates must be able to lift and carry between 15 lbs and 50 lbs with relative ease. Must be able to perform basic math skills. WAREHOUSE PORTERS: deliver food and beer products to various locations throughout Soldier Field. These workers are also responsible for trash pick-up from concession locations and some cleaning. Candidates must be physically fit and possess the ability to do heavy lifting and carrying. Some interaction with the public is required so people skills are required.