Long Beach Amphitheater Food & Beverage - Prep Cook

ASM Global•Long Beach, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends, part of ASM Global, is seeking a Prep Cook for the Long Beach Amphitheater. This role involves supporting all culinary operations under the direction of the Executive Culinary Team. Employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and union membership is a condition of employment.

Requirements

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.
Ability 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.
Willingness to work hours that vary according to event schedule.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Basic knife skills and production techniques.
Knowledge of cold food production.
Knowledge of basic hot food production and equipment use.
Ability to follow recipes and cook them to desired specifications.

Responsibilities

Effectively support all culinary operations.
Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor.
Timely execution of station requirements to specification.
Follow recipes and cook to desired specifications.
Perform cold food production, including salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sandwiches, vegetable & fruit cleaning and prep, ready to eat dips and spreads, packaging of cold food, and completion of entire dishes.
Assist with hot food production using equipment such as tilt skillet, combi ovens, grill, stove, and fryers, and perform proper reheating/retherming of food.
Work at a buffet action station.
Maintain and abide by county health and sanitation standards as well as Legends Hospitality standards.
Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain positive guest relations and ensure high-quality product is served.
Provide efficient service and quality products by following direction.
Ensure all equipment is in proper operational condition and cleaned regularly.
Rotate to other service locations within the kitchen and property when necessary.
Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management.