Cook B

Legends Hospitality, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,261 - 43,669; Full time

Job summary

Legends Hospitality, LLC is seeking a Cook B to support culinary operations in Los Angeles. The role involves maintaining a positive attitude, executing culinary tasks as specified, and operating various cooking equipment. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience in food service, are flexible with hours, and hold a CA Food Handlers Certification.

Compensation ranges from $28.50 to $31.70 hourly. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment and contribute to delivering quality service at premier events.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cooking and food prep experience in food service.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary operations effectively.
• Maintain friendly attitude and professional demeanor.
• Follow recipes and cook to specifications.

Skills

Cooking and food prep experience

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

CA Food Handlers Certification

Job description

LEGENDS GLOBAL is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white‑label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide hosts 20,000 events and entertains 165 million guests each year, powered by our expertise across feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world‑class live events and venues.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under direction of the Executive Culinary Team, Cook B will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Timely execution of station requirements to the specification of the Executive Culinary Team.
• Follow recipes and cook to desired specifications.
• Employ intermediate knife skills and techniques, including classic vegetable cuts.
• Setup and operate buffet carving/action stations.
• Perform entry‑level meat butchery, fish butchery, protein carving, and proper portioning of proteins.
• Create classic sauces, soups, and stocks with minimal supervision.
• Produce cold foods such as guacamole, salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sandwiches, cut fruit, fruit salad, and ready‑to‑eat dips and spreads; handle bagging of cold food.
• Prepare hot foods, including sauces, reheating, smoking, roasting, grilling, braising of proteins, using tilt skillets, combi ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Serve a la carte restaurant service across multiple stations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Use production sheets and event orders accurately with little supervision.
• Assist in expediting events or service when cook A, supervisor, or management is absent.
• Coordinate with premium purchasing/warehouse to understand needs and aid the daily ordering process.
• Show willingness to learn, persistently maintain positive guest relations, and ensure highest quality product to guests.
• Provide efficient service and quality products per culinary management direction.
• Ensure equipment is operational and cleaned regularly.
• Show flexibility by rotating to other service locations within the kitchen and property as needed.
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 2–3 years of cooking and food prep experience in the food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions for sports/entertainment venues or high‑volume restaurants or hotels.
• Effective communication with co‑workers and management.
• Strong commitment to customer and client service with initiative and culinary skill.
• Customer service oriented with ability to interact with all management levels.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of working in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years old.
• Willing to work hours that vary according to the event schedule.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motions. Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Required Certifications

CA Food Handlers Certification.

Union Membership

This position is represented by Unite Here Local 11. Union dues are required as part of membership.

Compensation

$28.50 – $31.70 hourly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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