Prep Cook - Coca-Cola Amphitheater

Birmingham, AL, USA|

Job Overview

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Legends Global is a renowned leader in premium food service and hospitality, specializing in providing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment venues across the globe. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Legends Global partners with stadiums, arenas, and entertainment complexes to deliver top-tier culinary services. The company prides itself on creating memorable guest experiences by fusing culinary excellence with outstanding customer service. As part of a global enterprise, Legends Global is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, and hospitality, ensuring each event is not only enjoyable but also safe and efficient for all guests.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic team at Legends Global as a Culinary Food Preparation and Cooking Associate in a fast-casual environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare and cook food items that meet the high expectations of guests while maximizing food revenues. The role demands an individual who can maintain a friendly and professional demeanor at all times, implement and uphold a guest-first service philosophy, and consistently deliver high-quality food products. The Culinary Food Preparation and Cooking Associate will play an essential role in ensuring compliance with County Health and Sanitation regulations as well as Legends Hospitality standards.

In this position, the associate will actively contribute to maintaining operational excellence by ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and clean, rotating across different service locations for flexibility, and engaging with continuous communication with supervisors for optimal job performance. This role requires a flexible team player who is capable of maintaining calm under pressure, demonstrating leadership, and delivering superior customer service in a fast-paced environment. The associate will be expected to accept responsibility for assigned tasks, adhere to safety protocols, and support the company-wide goal of providing guests with a seamless and pleasurable dining experience. This is a great position for culinary professionals eager to work in a vibrant, energetic setting with opportunities for growth within the hospitality and food service industry.

Job Requirements

Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times
Direct, implement, and maintain a guest service philosophy
Regularly meet with supervision to review assignments and business levels
Ensure the highest quality products are served
Abide by County Health/Sanitation and Legends Hospitality standards
Provide efficient service and quality products
Keep equipment operational and clean
Rotate to other service locations as necessary
Be ServSafe certified or willing to obtain certification
Be at least 18 years old
Possess culinary degree or apprenticeship certification or equivalent experience
Have 2-3 years of related cooking experience
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to multi-task and prioritize under deadlines
Be committed to high-level customer service
Be flexible with working hours
Work well in a team environment
Maintain organization and attention to detail
Be calm under pressure
Maintain a positive attitude and guest service approach
Be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
Make decisions independently
Accept responsibility for tasks
Practice safe work habits
Complete required safety training

Job Qualifications

ServSafe certified preferred
Must be at least 18 years old
Culinary degree or graduate of a certified apprenticeship program preferred
2-3 years of cooking experience in contract foodservice industry preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in deadline-oriented environment
Strong commitment to customer service with initiative and leadership
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Flexible to work extended hours including late nights, weekends, and holidays
Team player with high level of organization and attention to detail
Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
Ability to smile, maintain positive body language, and provide consistent positive guest service
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision
Ability to accept and carry out responsibility for directions
Practice of safe work habits and completion of safety training

Job Duties

Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times
Direct, implement, and maintain a guest service philosophy that guides fellow associates
Regularly meet with supervision to review assignments, business levels, and job performance information
Ensure only the highest quality food products are served to guests
Maintain and abide by County Health/Sanitation and Legends Hospitality standards
Provide efficient service and quality products through positive customer relations and prudent financial practices
Ensure all equipment is properly operational and cleaned regularly
Display flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessary
Perform other related duties as assigned by management