Prep Cook - Dos Equis Pavilion

ASM Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a cook for a fast-casual venue in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on preparing and cooking items to maximize guest satisfaction and food revenue, while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of contract foodservice cooking experience, preferably in premium services or catering for sports/entertainment venues, with a ServSafe certification and strong communication skills. Flexibility for extended hours and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• 2–3 years of cooking experience in contract foodservice.
• Culinary degree or completion of a certified apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items in a fast-casual setting to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a guest service philosophy and professional demeanor.
• Collaborate with supervision to review assignments and operations.
• Ensure high-quality products are served to guests.
• Adhere to health, sanitation, and safety standards.

Skills

ServSafe Certified

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Ability to work long hours

Calm under pressure

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship program

Tools

None

Job description

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-casual space to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize food revenues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times
• Direct, implement, and maintain a guest service philosophy that serves as a guide to fellow associates
• Regularly meet with supervision to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance
• Ensure that only the highest-of-quality product is served to our guests
• Maintain and abide by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards
• Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis
• Shows flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessary
• Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate will be ServSafe Certified
• Must be at least 18 years old
• The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environments for a sports and/or entertainment venue
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
• Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and leadership
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations
• Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision
• Must be able to accept and carry out responsibility for directions
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training

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.