Prep Cook

About the role

• POSITION: Prep Cook
• DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
• REPORTS TO: Executive/Sous Chef
• FLSA STATUS: $18.00- $20.00 Hourly Non-Exempt
• LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Always maintain an organized and sanitary workstation.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards
• Prepare all meats, vegetables, proteins, starches, and soups according to specific recipes or as instructed by Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef and adjust quantity for fluctuation in volume.
• Properly label and dates food items for storage.
• Maintain and organize storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
• Organize freezer pulls, as necessary.
• Minimize waste by controlling overage and usage.
• Educate and train seasonal kitchen staff on proper procedures and standards.
• Assemble and complete final production of hot and cold food items.
• Assist with plating of catered meals.
• Supervises temporary labor.
• Fulfills the service per each order.
• Designs buffet food presentations.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a banquet facility preparing meals for large events.
• 2 years of culinary degree or appropriate continuing education credits preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a cook’s position preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all major kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to properly operate ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, smoker, mixers, kettles, char-broiler, and other kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to identify and effectively use all kitchen small wares.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong knowledge of state health codes and sanitation standards.
• Ability to recognize and utilize weights and measurements, both liquid and dry.
• Knowledge and skills in diverse culinary techniques including multi-ethnic cuisine, displays, grade manger, sauces, protein cutting, plate presentation and sanitation.
• Skill in volume production and hands-on cooking.
• Ability to perform basic math functions necessary to execute recipes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work extended hours productively.
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in customer relations, communications, and problem solving.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Work independently, exercising good judgment and initiative.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.