Line Cook

Legends; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading culinary service provider seeks a dedicated Line Cook to join their team in San Diego. In this part-time role, you will deliver exceptional food quality while adhering to safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have culinary experience and be able to multitask effectively, contributing to a positive dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Work during events

Qualifications

• Professional training preferred through culinary education.
• 3 years experience in a high-end restaurant required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Follow chef assignments for food preparation.

Skills

Multitasking

Knife Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

The Role

The Line Cook is responsible for providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation standards.

Company Overview:

Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Follow Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisors' assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation.
• Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Complete daily Time and Temperature logs for your station.
• Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained.
• Responsible for safety standards, neatness, and sanitation of work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors, and drains.
• Handle and clean kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
• Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards.
• Follow recipe guidelines to prepare food based on the current concession menu concepts.
• Execute start-to-finish recipes for concessions, premium, catering, and special events plus bulk production.
• Be knowledgeable of basic knife skills and production techniques, including pastry production.
• Show a willingness to learn.
• Maintain and abide by County Health/Sanitation standards as well as Legends Hospitality standards.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Always maintain positive guest relations.
• Ensure that only the highest-quality products are served to our guests.
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional training through culinary education or experience in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred with strong line experience for Ala Carte Service.
• Ability to interact with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English.
• Ability to lift and transport food and items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
• Ability to work all Prudential Center events, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Sufficient mobility to perform production tasks including reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred.
• Must have three years of experience in a fast-paced high-end club or restaurant.
• Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers and alcohol service.

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

Compensation

Part-Time

$20.50/Hourly

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

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