COOK (CONCESSIONS)

Compass Group USA; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to your wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA- Levy at Starlight Theatre seeks a kitchen team member to prepare show-quality food for concessions in alignment with recipes and safety standards.

You will assist in production planning, portioning, and serving, while maintaining high cleanliness and food temperatures. Availability for 2026 season is required, with typical shifts in the late afternoon and evening, and review of the venue schedule at kcstarlight.com.

Qualifications

• Prepares SHOW QUALITY food items according to standardized recipes
• Maintains correct portioning, temperatures and presentation
• Follows HACCP standards and food safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for concessions to meet production and service schedules
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed
• Assist in production planning, ordering, and receiving of supplies
• Ensure clean and safe work environment and high standards of cleanliness
• Recordkeeping of area during service

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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Summary: Prepares food for dedicated, specialty, or event-based culinary outlets (concessions) in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures.

This position *requires* open availability and reliable attendance for 2026 season at Starlight Theatre.

Please review the schedule at www.kcstarlight.com. Most shifts will be 3:00pm - 11:00pm with some variation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares SHOW QUALITY food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.

Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.

Uses established order and preparation communication procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.

Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.

Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.

Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.

Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.

Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.

Attends in-service and safety meetings.

Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, venue partners, and guests.

Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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