FT - Prep Cook

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 hosts 20,000 events and entertains 165 million guests each year. The Legends Global culture values respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

About the role

This hands-on position is responsible for the production and inventory of hot and cold foods under the direction of the Executive Chef, following established standards and procedures set by the Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and sanitary workstation
• Properly label and date food items for storage and retail concession sales
• Assist in the preparation of cut vegetables, baked goods, proteins, and salads
• Minimize waste by controlling overage and usage
• Follow approved recipes and production standards
• Prepare all food for concessions as directed by the Executive Chef
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand English
• Ability to learn operation of all kitchen equipment
• Strong knowledge of safe health standards and sanitary practices
• Ability to recognize and utilize weights and measurements, both dry and liquid
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Must be able to identify and properly use all kitchen small wares
• Ability to produce high-quality food in a fast-paced environment
• Positive customer service attitude at all times
• Maintain proper grooming and dress code standards
• Work ethic that encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment
• Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or the ability to acquire certification within 6 months of employment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of 2 years of food service experience in a commercial or restaurant kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food service health and safety standards

Skills

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Proficiency in mathematics to assess dry and liquid weights and measurements
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in confined environments with hot and cold temperatures for prolonged periods

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to move around the facility, stand, and walk for the duration of the shift
• Stooping, carrying, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds
• Work inside or outside the building as needed by events
• Repetitive eye/hand coordination
• Daily lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. at a time
• Ability to distinguish color and see objects or symbols at distances of 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less
• Depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to bring objects into focus
• Climbing ladders and staircases multiple times per day as needed to pick stock
• Constant standing, walking, stooping, and reaching

Schedule

Full-time, hourly, non-exempt. On-site at the Wilmington Convention Center.