Lead Cook - Darien Lake Amphitheater

asmglobal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in New York, NY is seeking a kitchen lead for concession operations during events. You will oversee prep and service, manage staff, and ensure a clean, sanitary environment while delivering a positive guest experience.

The role requires at least 2-3 years cooking or high-volume food service, ability to lift 50 lbs, flexible evenings, weekends and holidays, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous cooking experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the food prep and service in the concession stand
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Oversee a staff of kitchen employees to maximize productivity and efficiency of kitchens
• Maintains consistency in attitude and behavior
• Works to make a specific impression on our clients
• Approaches all tasks with a “can-do” attitude
• Presents a cheerful, positive manner
• Shows initiative and takes action with an appropriate level of independence
• Inventory product and prepare it according to management and health guidelines
• Responsible for cleaning the equipment and cooking area
• Perform duties as required to accomplish delivery of concessions menu
• Requires some cooking experience and willingness to learn
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Can-Do attitude

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Job description

Roles

Oversee a staff of kitchen employees to maximize productivity and efficiency of kitchens. Must be available for event days.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the food prep and service in the concession stand
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Oversee a staff of kitchen employees to maximize productivity and efficiency of kitchens
• Maintains consistency in attitude and behavior
• Works to make a specific impression on our clients
• Approaches all tasks with a “can-do” attitude
• Presents a cheerful, positive manner
• Shows initiative and takes action with an appropriate level of independence
• Inventory product and prepare it according to management and health guidelines
• Responsible for cleaning the equipment and cooking area
• Perform duties as required to accomplish delivery of concessions menu
• Requires some cooking experience and willingness to learn
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to walk, reach, stand, bend for long periods of time
• Able to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Able to work under pressure
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Team Player
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous cooking experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred
• Must have two (2) to three (3) years working in a fast-paced high-end club, or restaurant

pay rate: $22 per hour

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company’s risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.