Banquet Prep Cook — High-Volume Event Kitchen

asmglobal; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Food & Beverage team in Bemidji, MN. The role reports to the Executive/Sous Chef and offers an hourly wage between $18.00 and $20.00.

You will prepare meats, vegetables, starches, and soups, maintain a sanitary station, and assist with plated and catered meals. The position supports seasonal staff and buffet design, with opportunity for growth in a dynamic live-events environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of banquet facility cooking experience.
• 2 years culinary degree or continuing education preferred.
• 3 years of cook’s position experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and sanitary workstation.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards.
• Prepare all meats, vegetables, proteins, starches, and soups according to recipes.
• Label and date food items for storage.
• Maintain storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Organize freezer pulls as necessary.
• Minimize waste by controlling overage and usage.
• Educate and train seasonal kitchen staff on procedures and standards.
• Assemble final production of hot and cold items; assist with plating.
• Supervise temporary labor.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Ovens, stoves, grills operation

Instructions following

Multi-tasking & organization

Problem solving & communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary degree or continuing education

Tools

Kitchen tools familiarity

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Food & Beverage team in Bemidji, MN. The role reports to the Executive/Sous Chef and offers an hourly wage between $18.00 and $20.00.

You will prepare meats, vegetables, starches, and soups, maintain a sanitary station, and assist with plated and catered meals. The position supports seasonal staff and buffet design, with opportunity for growth in a dynamic live-events environment.