Cook

POSITION:   Cook                

DEPARTMENT:  Food and Beverage

REPORTS TO:  Director of Culinary       

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt Hourly

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

Candidates must have strong verbal communication skills and a professional demeanor. They must have prior culinary experience, be self-motivated and be able to stand for long periods of time. Candidate must be personable and guest service driven. Candidates must be 18 and older.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly prepares, measures, and portions all food items in a timely manner.

• Comply with all quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures

• Utilizes and sets up kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.; properly uses ALL kitchen equipment

• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly and ensures freshness and quality of all menu items*

• Packages all products to proper specifications*

• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines*

• Keeps workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked

• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations

• Use waste control guidelines and records all waste on spoilage sheet

• Performs other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience        

• High school education is desired

• Participation/enrollment in culinary program a plus

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in back-of-the-house line position preferred.

Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations

• Pleasant and friendly; ability to adhere to Universal Service Standards

• Ability to communicate with others and work in a fast-paced environment

• Attentive and detailed oriented and capable of following procedures and taking directions

• Basic math skills: ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids

• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50lbs and operate dangerous kitchen equipment

• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders

• Ability to complete required pre-employment food service training

• Standing and walking for entire length of shift

• Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at waist, bending and squatting

• Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops and broom

Kitchen environment  

• Noise levels may be moderate to high

• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment

• In contact with sharp knives, slicers, boiling liquids, hot pans, etc.

• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass, metal cans, scalds and burns, slipping and tripping

• Frequently immerse hands in water

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Grand Rapids Complex (Van Andel Arena, Acrisure Amphitheater, Amway Stadium) in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. 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.