Cook

asmglobal; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced banquet cook to support high-volume events at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The role requires knowledge of all cooking techniques, with banquet cooking and basic garde manger experience.

You will work with culinary staff, maintain food quality and safety, and ensure timely meal components, while following HACCP regulations and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or banquet facility handling high-volume meal production.
• Minimum of one year direct experience cooking food.

Responsibilities

• Produce menu items and maintain par levels to support each event.
• Coordinate with Lead Cook to ensure components are ready on time.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen throughout shift.
• Communicate between morning and evening shifts for long-cooking items and upcoming events.
• Follow HACCP regulations for cooling and storage; ensure proper sanitation.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Garde Manger

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Sanitation

HACCP

Inventory control

Communication

Team coordination

Safety

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 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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 Responsibilities

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.