Event Kitchen Prep Cook — Fast-Paced, High-Volume

ASM Global; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends|ASM Global in Long Beach is seeking a Prep Cook to support all culinary operations under the Executive Culinary Team. You will follow recipes, prep cold and hot foods, and maintain high sanitation and quality at a fast-paced arena venue.

The role requires 1 year of entry-level cooking or food prep, strong teamwork and communication, flexibility for late hours, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Union membership is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 1 year entry level cooking and food prep experience in the food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering and concessions environment for a sports and entertainment venue or high-volume restaurant or hotel.
• Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management.
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and culinary skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be flexible to work extend hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and organization.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Be willing to work hours that vary according to event schedule
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Executive Culinary Team, individuals will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations.
• Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Timely execution of station requirements to specification of Executive Culinary Team.
• Ability to follow recipes and cook them to desired specifications.
• Knowledgeable of basic knife skills and production techniques.
• Knowledge of cold food production to include (salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sandwiches, vegetable & fruit cleaning and prep, ready to eat dips and spreads, packaging of cold food, the completion of entire dishes from start to finish).
• Knowledge of basic hot food production and equipment use; assist with hot food production using tilt skillet, combi ovens, grill, stove, fryers.
• Ability to work at a buffet action station.
• Show a willingness to learn; maintain county health and sanitation standards.
• Show flexibility by rotating to other service locations within the kitchen and property when necessary.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Lift 50 lbs

Age 18+

Food prep experience

Sanitation basics

Tools

Tilt skillet

Combi ovens

Grill

Stove

Fryers

Job description

Legends|ASM Global in Long Beach is seeking a Prep Cook to support all culinary operations under the Executive Culinary Team. You will follow recipes, prep cold and hot foods, and maintain high sanitation and quality at a fast-paced arena venue.

The role requires 1 year of entry-level cooking or food prep, strong teamwork and communication, flexibility for late hours, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Union membership is a condition of employment.