Prep Cook

Summary

Position requires working in within the arena environment and preparing food items. Requires good customer service skills, positive attitude, knowledge of food service and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes as directed; measure ingredients and prepare them in accordance with chef’s specifications.
• Wash and peel ingredients for them to be used in different meals.
• Cut and portion different types of meat according to specifications.
• Prepare different types of food, carefully following the recipes.
• Accept or reject ingredients from food supplier based on their appearance and quality.
• Keep track of ingredient quantities and ensure there are always enough for the day/week/event.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved.
• Clean and sanitize the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area.
• Carefully direct the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature.
• Must take direction well.
• Maintain safe working conditions and sanitary work area.
• Follow rules and regulations of Food & Beverage department.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Position requires the ability to work at all Legends Global venues in Wichita and Andover.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties

• Reports to Executive Chef in appropriate uniform, for assigned location.
• Follows all rules and regulations which apply to Food and Beverage.

Qualifications

• Prior catering or kitchen work in food service.
• Basic math.
• Ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work.
• Positive attitude and neat appearance.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Attend all Training both for Food and Beverage department and within the venue.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior work in kitchen, food preparation, preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good attitude required.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of sanitary practices.
• Knowledge of food storage and temperature.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and directions.
• Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
• Work ethic encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail.

Other Qualifications

Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in addition to normal business hours.

Physical Demands

• This position requires stooping and lifting up to 45 lbs., substantial standing and walking.
• Hand and finger dexterity to use knife to chop, dice, prep food, and open containers and close containers.
• May need to enter walk-in refrigerator or freezer and be capable of handling the change in temperature.