Head Cook

ASM Global • Stockton, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Head Cook for Legends Global/Stockton Complex. Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• 1 year experience in a banquet facility preparing meals for large events.
• 1 year experience in culinary.
• 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
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others while working
• Ability to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, lifting, stooping, and walking.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Food Handler’s Permit or ability to obtain one upon hire
• Attend all Legends Global Alcohol and Policy Training Classes

Responsibilities

• Manage the event day operation of the kitchen, coordinate food production and ensure the highest level of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Supervises temporary labor.
• Fulfills the service per each Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Prepare recipes as directed.
• Maintains all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Designs buffet food presentations.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED