Long Beach Amphitheater Food & Beverage - Prep Cook

About the role

The Prep Cook position at the Long Beach Amphitheater is under the direction of the Executive Culinary Team. Key responsibilities include supporting all culinary operations, maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor, executing station requirements, and assisting with various food production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Timely execution of station requirements to specification of Executive Culinary Team
• Follow recipes and cook to desired specifications
• Knowledgeable of basic knife skills and production techniques
• Knowledge of cold food production, including salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sandwiches, vegetable & fruit cleaning and prep, ready to eat dips and spreads, packaging of cold food, and completing entire dishes
• Knowledge of basic hot food production and equipment use, including tilt skillet, combi ovens, grill, stove, fryers, and proper reheating/retherming of food
• Ability to work at a buffet action station
• Show willingness to learn
• Maintain and abide by county health and sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards
• Maintain positive guest relations
• Provide efficient service and quality products by following direction of culinary management
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis
• Shows flexibility by rotating to other service locations within the kitchen and the property when necessary
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 1 year entry level cooking and food prep experience in the food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environment for a sports and entertainment venue or high-volume restaurant or hotel
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and culinary skills
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Team player with high level of attention to detail and organization
• At least 18 years old
• Willingness to work hours that vary according to event schedule
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The ideal candidate will have 1 year entry level cooking and food prep experience in the food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering and concessions environment for a sports and entertainment venue or high-volume restaurant or hotel. Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management. Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and culinary skills. Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management. Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work in a team environment. High level of attention to detail and organization. Must be at least 18 years old. Be willing to work hours that vary according to event schedule. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.