Prep Cook - Morton Amphitheater

THE ROLE

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-casual space to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize food revenues.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times
• Direct, implement, and maintain a guest service philosophy that serves as a guide to fellow associates
• Regularly meet with supervision to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance
• Ensure that only the highest-of-quality product is served to our guests
• Maintain and abide by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards
• Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis
• Shows flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessary
• Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ideal candidate will be ServSafe Certified
• Must be at least 18 years old
• The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environments for a sports and/or entertainment venue
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and leadership
• 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 organization and attention to detail
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations
• Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision
• Must be able to accept and carry out responsibility for directions
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training
• Licenses & Certifications: Preferred –  SERVSafe
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.
• Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.