Job Title: Prep Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef Hourly Rate: $25.75 per hour
Location: Long Beach, CA Job Type: Part-Time
Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Prep Cook at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. This position is responsible for preparing food items in the kitchen and/or concessions, following food safety standards, and supporting the food service operations for the facility.
Please note that Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Food and Beverage employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and union membership is a condition of employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Set up stations and gather all necessary supplies to prepare the menu for service. • Properly label and date food items for storage. • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to ensure smooth service during events. • Consistently follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures. • Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturers instructions. • Perform opening, side, and closing duties according to specified standards. • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area at all times. • Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas. • Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef. • Ensure all storage areas are tidy and products are stored appropriately. • Practice safe and hygienic food handling at all times. • Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas. • Assist with other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
Qualifications:
• Education: Must be 18 or older to apply. High school diploma or GED required. • Certifications: Must have current ServeSafe certification. • Experience: At least 1 year of experience in food service preparing meals. • Skills and Abilities: • Ability to produce quality food in a fast-paced environment. • Positive attitude with a customer service orientation. • Strong knowledge of sanitary practices. • Ability to maintain proper grooming and dress code standards. • Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate with other staff members. • Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Other Qualifications:
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Physical Demands:
• Regularly required to stand and walk for long periods during events. • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. to waist height. • May require working inside or outside the building, as needed by events. • The position may involve exposure to loud sounds during events. • Requires stooping, lifting, and working with various kitchen equipment.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
To Apply:
Interested applicants can apply directly from this page by clicking APPLY. For those requiring reasonable accommodations to complete the application process, please contact People and Culture at (562) 499-7579. All status updates will be provided through Workday, so please refrain from calling for updates.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.