Long Beach Amphitheater Food & Beverage - Prep Cook

ASM Global-SMG; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Global-SMG is seeking a Prep Cook for the Long Beach Amphitheater. The role requires cooking experience and a passion for maintaining high food quality standards. Responsibilities include preparing cold foods, assisting with hot food production, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in food service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of entry-level cooking and food prep experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility.
• Minimum age of 18 years and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Follow recipes and cook dishes to desired specifications.
• Maintain health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Entry-level cooking experience

Effective communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Legends|ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent opportunity for a Prep Cook at the Long Beach Amphitheater. Please note that Long Beach Amphitheater employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and union membership is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Execute station requirements in a timely manner as specified by the Executive Culinary Team.
• Follow recipes and cook dishes to desired specifications.
• Demonstrate basic knife skills and production techniques.
• Prepare cold foods, including salads, dressings, vinaigrettes, sandwiches, vegetable & fruit cleaning and prep, ready‑to‑eat dips and spreads, packaging of cold food, and completion of entire dishes from start to finish. Duties may be added or subtracted at management’s discretion.
• Assist with hot food production using equipment such as tilt skillets, combi ovens, grill, stove, and fryers, and properly reheat/retire food as required. Duties may be added or subtracted at management’s discretion.
• Work at a buffet action station.
• Show a willingness to learn.
• Maintain and abide by county health and sanitation regulations as well as Legends Hospitality standards.
• Multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Always maintain positive guest relations, ensuring that only the highest quality product is served.
• Provide efficient service and quality products by following the direction of culinary management.
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned regularly.
• Show flexibility by rotating to other service locations within the kitchen and property when necessary.
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of entry‑level cooking and food prep experience in the food service industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions for a sports and entertainment venue or high‑volume restaurant or hotel.
• Effective communication skills with co‑workers and management.
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and culinary skills.
• Customer‑service orientation with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail and organization.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Willingness to work hours that vary according to event schedule.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Legends 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.