Cook

ASM Global; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an experienced banquet cook in Oklahoma City to produce menu items for events and ensure all components are ready on time. You will work with a culinary team to deliver high-quality presentations and maintain par levels throughout the shift.

The role requires knowledge of all cooking techniques, garde manger, and a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance, as well as the ability to coordinate with Lead Cooks and other chefs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in restaurant or banquet kitchen.
• Minimum of one year direct experience cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce menu items and maintain par levels to ensure kitchen has required food and supplies for events.
• Coordinate with Lead Cook to have all meal components ready at the right times.
• Be creative and consistent in food presentations.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen during every shift.
• Communicate across shifts with Sous Chef and Executive Chef for long-cook items and upcoming events.
• Direct staff on recipe questions to Sous or Executive Chef.
• Follow Oklahoma State Department of Health rules and HACCP regulations for cooling and storage.
• Record production and waste regularly.
• Maintain knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, inventory and control systems.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Garde Manger

Cooking techniques

Team coordination

Job description

This position requires knowledge in all cooking techniques with experience in banquet cooking. Basic experience in Garde Manger is also required. May be expected to work alongside culinary staff of two or more in a full-service banquet kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of menu items, maintaining adequate par levels and making sure kitchen staff has the food product and supplies needed for each event.
• Works directly with Lead Cook to have all components of the meal ready at the appropriate times.
• Must be creative and consistent in food presentations.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe kitchen during their entire shift.
• Maintain effective communication between the A.M. and P.M. shifts especially when dealing with items that require long cooking times and planning for upcoming events. This will be done with the support of the Lead Cook, Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
• Responsible for making sure that all recipe questions are directed to the Sous Chef, and or the Executive Chef.
• Follow and make sure all staff members on their shift follow all Oklahoma State Department of Health laws and that all H.A.C.C.P. regulations for cooling and storage are followed throughout the entire kitchen.
• Records production and waste on a regular and consistent basis
• Must have knowledge of food preparation, sanitation standards as well as inventory and control systems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact effectively with guests, owners and coworkers.
• Make sure daily, weekly and monthly cleaning lists are completed.
• Maintain high standards for work areas.

Supervisory Responsibilitie s

This position does not have any supervisory duties.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and/or Experience

• At least (2) years' experience in a restaurant or banquet facility preparing meals for a large volume of guests preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year direct experience cooking food required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic supervisory skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with other staff members throughout the facility.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, frequent walking
• Frequent stooping and bending
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 10-20 lbs.; occasionally lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 20-40 lbs.; rarely lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 80-90 lbs. (with assistance)
• Lift 30 lbs. to the waist.
• Manual dexterity to work with items such as food, utensils, etc.

Working Environment

• Fast paced and quick turnaround cooking. Works mostly in kitchen areas assigned to them.
• Moderate to extreme exposure to noise during events
• May be exposed to vibrations caused by extreme noise during events
• May be exposed to strobe lights / lasers during events
• May be exposed to extreme heat or cold environments
• Exposure to commercial culinary equipment including knives, slicers, etc.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.