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

Legends Hospitality, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations, preparing ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring quality and safety standards across events and venues.

You will assist line cooks and leadership, maintain cleanliness, store and rotate stock using FIFO, and help with opening, closing, and deep-cleaning duties. Minimum 18 years old, HS diploma or GED preferred, 1 year kitchen experience, and food handler's certification or compliance with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one year of kitchen, food preparation, or culinary experience preferred.
• Must have food handler's certification or comply with local regulations.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, catering, stadium, arena, hotel, or attraction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for service including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, marinating, and storing food items.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, and production guidelines established by culinary leadership.
• Assist line cooks and culinary leadership with daily kitchen preparation and event execution.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Label, date, and properly store all food products in accordance with company and health department standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, walk-ins, storage areas, shelves, floors, walls, and drains.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and stocking deliveries using FIFO standards.
• Participate as a collaborative team member to support timely service and operational efficiency.
• Adhere to company appearance standards, attendance expectations, and uniform guidelines.
• Support kitchen opening, closing, and deep-cleaning procedures as assigned.
• Comply with all workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional operational duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Kitchen teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations, preparing ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring quality and safety standards across events and venues.

You will assist line cooks and leadership, maintain cleanliness, store and rotate stock using FIFO, and help with opening, closing, and deep-cleaning duties. Minimum 18 years old, HS diploma or GED preferred, 1 year kitchen experience, and food handler's certification or compliance with local regulations.