Prep Cook

asmglobal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends is seeking a Prep Cook to deliver quick, high-quality service in a fine dining setting with strict sanitation. You will follow Chef directives, prepare items to spec, and maintain temperatures and cleanliness across the kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have culinary training or fast-paced experience, can multitask in a team, and are fluent in English. The role requires physical stamina and availability for extended hours and events.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Culinary training or fast-paced fine dining experience preferred.
• Able to multi-task and work in a team.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations and service standards.
• Must read, speak and write in English.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50.

Responsibilities

• Follow opening and closing procedures as directed by Executive Chef or Kitchen Supervisors.
• Prepare items according to portion sizes and quality standards.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and sanitation in all work areas.
• Keep kitchen clean including shelves, walls, floors and drains.
• Work as a team to ensure excellent service and product delivery.
• Handle and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Adhere to appearance and uniform standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Culinary training

Reading writing English

Education

Culinary training

High school diploma

Job description

The Prep 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

• Follows 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.
• Ensures that 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.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
• Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware.
• Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
• Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards.

Qualifications

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast‑paced high‑volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred.
• Ability to interact with co‑workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
• Must be able to read, speak and write in English.
• Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
• Ability to work all events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred
• Must have one year working in a fast‑paced high‑end club, or restaurant

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

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.