ONT Field Kitchen Cook

Legends Global is a premier partner to some of the world’s most prestigious live events, venues, and global brands. With a vast network of over 450 venues worldwide hosting more than 20,000 events each year and entertaining around 165 million guests, Legends Global stands at the forefront of providing integrated premium services in the live entertainment industry. Their offerings include consulting, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, partnerships, and content booking, making them a leader in delivering seamless and exceptional experiences to audiences globally. The culture at Legends Global embodies respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. They cultivate an inclusive workplace where team members are encouraged to be authentic, make significant contributions, and advance their careers. As a company, Legends Global prides itself on teamwork, recognizing that every success is achieved collectively. This approach creates a dynamic, winning environment that fosters employee growth and satisfaction.

The ONT Field Kitchen Cook position is a part-time role offering a compensation of $22.50 per hour and reports directly to the Executive Chef within the Food & Beverage department. Being part of the ONT Field team means also being a member of a union under a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11. This position requires a commitment to union membership as a condition of employment. The role is pivotal in ensuring the timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent preparation of food items. It demands working in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment while maintaining composure, organization, and teamwork. The kitchen cook must prepare various types of food, including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold items, adhering strictly to quality standards, portion sizes, and kitchen policies.

This role demands excellent time management and the ability to respond swiftly to the dynamic demands of kitchen service. Key responsibilities include setting up food preparation stations, ensuring all supplies are ready before service begins, handling food properly with correct labeling and storage, maintaining cleanliness with proper sanitation, and following safety procedures rigorously. The cook will also be responsible for closing duties, including cleaning and organizing the kitchen and storage areas, and must be able to accommodate customers with special dietary needs, such as allergies and intolerances. The job requires a high threshold for heat and stress typically found in food service environments and the ability to follow waste control guidelines carefully.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have at least one year of previous food service experience preferred. Flexibility, sense of urgency, and the ability to tackle undefined tasks with problem-solving skills are vital. The position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Essential certifications include ServSafe and a valid food handler’s card, which the company supports by covering training costs and compensating for the training time. This role also emphasizes excellent communication, teamwork, organizational skills, a strong customer service orientation, and a professional demeanor. Physically, the position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift items up to 25 pounds, accommodate irregular work hours, and work in potentially hazardous conditions. Legends Global is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages diverse applicants, supporting accommodations through the hiring process when needed.