Prep Cook - PNC Bank Arts Center

ASM Global; United States; On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Legends Hospitality, LLC is seeking a culinary professional responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-casual space. The ideal candidate will possess culinary experience, a ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills.

This role requires maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness, flexibility in work hours, and delivering exceptional customer service. Pay rate is $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 2-3 years cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry.
• Willingness to work extended hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain high-quality standards for food products.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Interact with guests in a friendly manner.

Skills

ServSafe Certified

Customer-service orientation

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a team

High organization and attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or certified apprenticeship

Job description

THE ROLE

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

• 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.
• Show flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessary.
• Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ServSafe Certified.
• At least 18 years old.
• Ideally 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with 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, able to interact with all levels of management.
• Flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Remain calm under stressful situations.
• Maintain a positive body language and consistently provide positive guest service.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision and accept 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.

Pay rate: $16 per hour.

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.