Event Kitchen Prep Cook — Global Venues

Legends Global; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Prep Cook to support our Food & Beverage operations for live events and venues in Bemidji, MN. This non-exempt role earns $18.00–$20.00 per hour and reports to the Executive/Sous Chef.

The successful candidate will follow recipes, prepare meats and produce, label and store food, maintain sanitary stations, and supervise seasonal kitchen staff as needed. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a banquet facility preparing meals for large events.
• 2 years of culinary degree or appropriate continuing education credits preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a cook’s position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Always maintain an organized and sanitary workstation.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards
• Prepare all meats, vegetables, proteins, starches, and soups according to specific recipes or as instructed by Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef and adjust quantity for fluctuation in volume.
• Properly label and dates food items for storage.
• Maintain and organize storage rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
• Organize freezer pulls, as necessary.
• Minimize waste by controlling overage and usage.
• Educate and train seasonal kitchen staff on proper procedures and standards.
• Assemble and complete final production of hot and cold food items.
• Assist with plating of catered meals.
• Supervises temporary labor
• Fulfills the service per each order
• Designs buffet food presentations.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Oven/stove/grill operation

Instruction following

Sanitation standards

Weights and measurements

Culinary techniques

Volume production

Math for recipes

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer relations

Communication

Independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Prep Cook to support our Food & Beverage operations for live events and venues in Bemidji, MN. This non-exempt role earns $18.00–$20.00 per hour and reports to the Executive/Sous Chef.

The successful candidate will follow recipes, prepare meats and produce, label and store food, maintain sanitary stations, and supervise seasonal kitchen staff as needed. Comprehensive benefits are included.