Prep Cook - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

ASM Global; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Hospitality, LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and cook food items in a fast-casual environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, meet sanitation standards, and deliver high-quality service to guests.

As a cook, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness, ensuring equipment functionality, and supporting the team in a busy setting. Flexibility for extended work hours is expected, alongside effective communication skills for interaction with guests and staff.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certified.
• At least 18 years old.
• 2–3 years of cooking experience in contract foodservice.
• Flexible to work extended hours including late nights and weekends.
• High attention to detail and able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Provide efficient service and quality products.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working condition.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility in work hours

High level of organization

Education

Culinary degree or certified apprenticeship

Job description

THE ROLE

• Prepare and cook food items in fast‑casual space to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize food revenues.
• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
• Direct, implement, and maintain a guest service philosophy that guides fellow associates.
• Regularly meet with supervision to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other job‑relevant information.
• Ensure that only the highest‑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 regularly.
• 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.
• Culinary degree or certified apprenticeship graduate with 2–3 years of cooking experience in contract foodservice, preferably 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 with the ability 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.
• Able to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Smiling, maintaining positive body language, and consistently providing positive guest service.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of making evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision.
• Capable of accepting and carrying out responsibility for directions.
• Practice safe work habits and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations, completing 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.