SPORTS ARENA LEAD COOK

Job Summary

Join the Team Lead the team behind an unforgettable dining experience! As a Lead Cook, you will play a key leadership role in supporting daily kitchen operations while working alongside the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and culinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Model and promote Levy's Family Values: Nice, Innovative, Passionate, and Inclusive.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, production guides, and Levy quality standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations on both the hot line and cold prep line.
• Delegate tasks and monitor daily production to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Partner with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow Lead Cooks to execute event menus successfully.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency throughout each event.
• Ensure all food is prepared, held, and served following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, including equipment and workstations.
• Assist with product rotation, labeling, storage, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively with culinary team members, managers, warehouse staff, and Front of House teams.
• Help train, coach, and support new culinary team members while fostering a positive team environment.
• Respond quickly to changing event needs while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Follow all Levy, Delta Center, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support successful event execution.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous culinary or commercial kitchen experience is required.
• Previous leadership, trainer, or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and safe food-handling practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate others in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Comfortable working on both hot and cold production lines.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and willing to learn.
• Spanish and English communication skills are a plus.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, Utah Jazz games, Utah Mammoth games, concerts, and other Delta Center events.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Utah Food Handler Permit.