Floating Culinary Lead Cook - Bulk Meal Specialist

Legends Hospitality, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado sick leave

401K

Job summary

Legends Hospitality, LLC is seeking a part-time culinary professional to prepare nutritious staff meals and assist with high-volume kitchen operations. The role emphasizes bulk preparation, healthy menus, and timely service for event staffing and daily operations.

The candidate should have 2 years of experience in large-scale cooking and a solid foundation in food safety, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and events. Culinary education is preferred and the environment is fast-paced.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in high-volume cooking or institutional dining.
• Strong knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes while adapting for large-batch production.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and event days.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Culinary education preferred.
• Intermediate knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily staff meals for employees across departments.
• Plan balanced menus that accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and cultural preferences.
• Execute bulk food production efficiently for large employee counts.
• Ensure meals are ready and served on schedule for shifts and breaks.
• Maintain proper food temperatures, storage, labeling, and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to the Catering Chef.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food products.
• Maintain a clean, organized staff kitchen and serving area.
• Support premium catering production and service as directed by the Catering Chef.
• Follow all health, safety, and company policies.
• Support additional kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Institutional cooking

Food safety

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Legends Hospitality, LLC is seeking a part-time culinary professional to prepare nutritious staff meals and assist with high-volume kitchen operations. The role emphasizes bulk preparation, healthy menus, and timely service for event staffing and daily operations.

The candidate should have 2 years of experience in large-scale cooking and a solid foundation in food safety, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and events. Culinary education is preferred and the environment is fast-paced.