Line Cook

About the role

• POSITION: Line Cook
• DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
• REPORTS TO: Director of Food and Beverage
• FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Summary

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Line Cook at the Waco Convention Center. Responsible for preparing food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. The Line Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Line Cook must also be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare the menu for service.
• Prepare a variety of foods, including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold food items.
• Properly label and date food items for storage.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to ensure a smooth service period.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen and walk-in.
• Consistently know and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Maintain and prepare a sanitary work area, coolers, and all storage areas at all times.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Perform additional responsibilities, as requested by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Ensure all storage areas are tidy, and all products are stored appropriately.
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to produce quality food in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and customer service-oriented.
• Good work ethic.
• Strong knowledge of sanitary practices.
• Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
• Ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Education and Experience

• Must be 18 to apply.
• Received a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have current ServeSafe certification.
• Must have the ability to take directions and effectively perform the work.