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Prep Cook
Job description
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 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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. WORKING CONDITIONS Location: PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Our Work
Experience
is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.