Toledo Complex Food & Beverage - Cook

ASM Global; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Cook to provide excellent food preparation, execution, and service across the Toledo Complex, including Huntington Center and Glass City Center. You will deliver safely prepared food to customer-facing staff while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and supporting a fast-paced team.

As part of our venue operations, you will report for events, handle prep tasks, and collaborate with supervisors and chefs to ensure quality and timely service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred.
• 2-4 years experience in fast-paced food service.
• Proactive, self-motivated, organized; able to prioritize.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures and food safety.
• Ability to read and follow recipes; basic math.
• Team player; able to work under pressure.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times.
• Report for scheduled events on time and to assigned area.
• Fulfill opening and closing duties.
• Follow prep lists and timelines provided by supervisors.
• Prepare and deliver safely handled food to customer-facing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and storage areas.
• Know kitchen layout and assist staff as needed.
• Coordinate with supervisors, attendants, runners, chefs and management.

Job description

At Legends Global, we are the premier hospitality partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. Through our fully integrated service model, we deliver exceptional experiences across every touchpoint — from hospitality and venue management to partnerships, merchandise, and live event operations.

With a network of more than 450 venues worldwide, hosting over 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests annually, our success is powered by ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold execution. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members can grow, contribute, and thrive.

Winning is an everyday mindset at Legends. Join our team and be part of creating unforgettable experiences.

The Role

The Toledo Complex includes both the Huntington Center and the Glass City Center. This position provides operational support across both venues. A Cook is responsible for the food preparation, execution, and delivery of safely handled food to the customer facing employees for service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times.
• Report for scheduled event on time and report to assigned area in a timely manner.
• Fulfill the assigned opening and closing duties.
• Report to direct supervisor for prep lists and time lines of the days tasks
• Carry out assigned tasked in a timely and safe fashion using correct recipes.
• Constant maintenance of walk-in coolers, reach-ins, dry storage and all work areas.
• Must have extensive knowledge of all menus being offered including specials.
• Communicate with Supervisors, Attendants, Runners, Chefs and Legends Management.
• Work as a team with fellow associates and other service departments within venue.
• Attention to detail that will exceed expectations.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly setting within the kitchen.
• Complete closing duties and checkout with manager/supervisor.
• Must know the “layout” of the kitchen and back of the house area where you are working, (i.e. - know where the closest First Aid office, bathroom and staircase are), and be able to direct staff and guests to their designation.
• Must be aware of other food and beverage outlets within the venue.
• May be re-assigned to a different location in certain situations based on the venue’s needs. Other duties and assignments may apply.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet service demand levels, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred.
• Must have two (2) to four (4) years working in a fast paced restaurant, caterer or other relevant food service area.
• Must be proactive, self-motivated, organized and the ability to prioritize as needed.
• Must be clean and constantly aware of sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change quickly.
• Must be Punctual and dependable.
• Must be able to read and retain information (i.e. recipes, prep lists, menus, and signage).
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to work well with others in a stressful environment.
• Able to move quickly and act on assigned duties.
• Must maintain personal hygiene and a well groomed appearance.
• Ability to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, lift (at least 30 pounds), carry items, push carts, walk at a fast pace, and bend down.
• Faced paced, professional kitchen in close quarters to fellow workers.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

• Must perform strenuous physical duties at times, including lifting, carrying, moving, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to stretch and reach.
• Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor