Cook

Lubbock, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.00 - $16.25

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

flexible schedule

Career growth opportunities

inclusive work environment

Employee Discounts

on-site parking

Job Description

Legends Global is a leading partner renowned for its expertise in managing world-class live events, venues, and brand experiences. Operating on a global network of 450 venues, Legends Global hosts approximately 20,000 events each year and entertains around 165 million guests. The company excels in delivering comprehensive solutions that cover feasibility and consulting, venue management, sales, hospitality, merchandise, and more. Its white-label approach ensures that partners receive premium services that keep their brands front and center in the live entertainment industry. Driven by a culture rooted in respect, ambition, collaboration, and bold action, Legends Global focuses on creating an inclusive work environment where employees can be authentic, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. This ethos fosters a winning team mentality where every victory is achieved through unified effort.

The Cook position at The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock, Texas, is part-time and hourly, reporting to the Executive/Sous Chef in the Food & Beverage department. This role is event-based and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, meeting the demands of fluctuating event schedules. The Cook will be responsible for preparing hot and cold foods following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality. This includes handling all aspects of food safety and storage, following temperature guidelines, and proper food rotation procedures. The role requires operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while managing multiple orders simultaneously.

Beyond food preparation, the Cook will maintain a clean and organized workstation, assist with inventory counts, and ensure timely replenishment of stock to meet guest demands. The candidate must adhere to health codes and safety standards strictly. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, and working in various environments based on event requirements. This is an ideal position for individuals with culinary skills who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings and are eager to contribute to a successful hospitality team within a premier live event venue.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
One-year certificate from culinary school or comparable experience
Must be compliant with health codes
Must have attention to details
Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Must be able to work flexible hours, irregular hours may exist

Job Qualifications

Must have attention to details
Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, managing, competing demands, frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Must be compliant with health codes
Must be able to work flexible hours, irregular hours may exist
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to read and interpret recipes and prep list
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Basic knife skills
One-year certificate from culinary school or comparable experience

Job Duties

Prepares hot and cold food to order as per standardized recipes
Provides highest quality service to guests and co-workers at all times
Follows proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
Assists with opening and closing inventory counts
Sets station up prior to opening to ensure a state of readiness based on historical par levels to ensure adequate supply during service
Store and properly handle raw and cooked foods and non-food supplies
Follows temperature danger zone guidelines to ensure food safety
Maintains a sanitizer bucket at proper dilution at all times
Ensures all products are properly wrapped, labeled, and dated
Practices FIFO, (First in, first out), for all products to ensure proper rotation
Operate equipment, (knives, grill, flat top, fryer, etc.), according to use and safety instructions
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously
Distributes food to concession cashier/attendant to serve to customers
Requests inventory refills as needed on a timely basis to ensure adequate supply is always available for guest requests
Keeps work area clean, organized, and sanitary
Cleans and organizes workstation at end of shift to ensure safety guidelines are maintained and the stand is ready for the next shift