Prep Cook

ASM Global•Wichita, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires working within the arena environment and preparing food items. It demands good customer service skills, a positive attitude, and knowledge of food service and food preparation. The role involves preparing recipes as directed, measuring ingredients, and ensuring they are prepared according to specifications. Responsibilities include washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients, accepting or rejecting supplies based on quality, and maintaining an inventory of ingredients. Cleaning and sanitizing the work area, tools, and utensils are crucial, as is monitoring food and storage temperatures. The position requires the ability to take direction well, maintain safe and sanitary working conditions, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Food & Beverage department. Regular attendance is an essential job function, and the position requires the ability to work at all Legends Global venues in Wichita and Andover. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior catering or kitchen work in food service.
Basic math.
Ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work.
Positive attitude and neat appearance.
Must speak and understand English.
Attend all Training both for Food and Beverage department and within the venue.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Strong knowledge of sanitary practices.
Knowledge of food storage and temperature.
Ability to read and follow recipes and directions.
Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
Work ethic encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment.
Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in kitchen, food preparation, preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good attitude required.

Responsibilities

Prepare recipes as directed; measure ingredients and prepare them in accordance with chef’s specifications.
Wash and peel ingredients for them to be used in different meals.
Cut and portion different types of meat according to specifications.
Prepare different types of food, carefully following the recipes.
Accept or reject ingredients from food supplier based on their appearance and quality.
Keep track of ingredient quantities and ensure there are always enough for the day/week/event.
Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved.
Clean and sanitize the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area.
Carefully direct the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature.
Must take direction well.
Maintain safe working conditions and sanitary work area.
Follow rules and regulations of Food & Beverage department.
Regular attendance is an essential job function.
Position requires the ability to work at all Legends Global venues in Wichita and Andover.
Other duties as assigned.
Reports to Executive Chef in appropriate uniform, for assigned location.
Follows all rules and regulations which apply to Food and Beverage.