Job Description

The Role

A Cook 2 is responsible for providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation standards

Responsibilities:

• Follows Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation
• Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures
• Ensures that proper food temperatures are maintained
• Responsible for safety standards, neatness and sanitation of work areas
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors and drains
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product
• Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware
• Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors and drains
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery or product
• Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware
• Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury
• Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards

Qualifications:

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred
• Ability to interact with co-workers in order to assure compliance with company service standards
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, team oriented setting
• Must be able to read, speak and write in English
• Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds
• Ability to work all events, including extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing and pulling for extended periods of time
• High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred
• Must have one year working in a fast-paced high-end club or restaurant

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific training.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.