Toledo Complex Food & Beverage - Prep Cook

Toledo, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Legends Global is recognized as the premier hospitality partner to some of the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. The company’s fully integrated service model allows it to deliver exceptional experiences across a variety of touchpoints, including hospitality, venue management, partnerships, merchandise, and live event operations. With a vast network that spans over 450 venues worldwide, Legends Global hosts more than 20,000 events annually, entertaining an astonishing 165 million guests. The success of Legends Global is driven by an ambitious mindset, a strong culture of collaboration, and bold execution strategies. The company fosters an inclusive work environment where team members are encouraged to grow, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally and personally. With a mindset that winning is an everyday pursuit, Legends Global invites individuals to join their team and contribute to creating unforgettable experiences.

The role of Prep Cook is positioned within the Toledo Complex, which encompasses both the Huntington Center and the Glass City Center. This role provides critical operational support across both venues, focusing primarily on food preparation to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of food to customer-facing employees for service. The role demands executing all tasks with precision, safety, and adherence to recipes and timelines. A Prep Cook at Legends Global must maintain a friendly and professional demeanor, report punctually for scheduled events, and consistently maintain cleanliness and order within the kitchen and associated areas. This position requires extensive knowledge of menu items and specials, communicates closely with supervisors and management, and works as part of a cohesive team across service departments.

Additionally, the Prep Cook must understand the layout of the kitchen and back-of-house areas to quickly and effectively guide staff and guests as needed, be flexible to reassignments within the venue, and be able to work varying shifts that meet service demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role operates within a dynamic environment composed of kitchens, concession stands, warehouses, docks, and event spaces, which may be either indoors or outdoors, exposing team members to varying temperatures. The Prep Cook role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume event setting, values teamwork, reliability, and exhibits a strong guest-service mindset. Employment type is typically full-time or part-time depending on the venue’s needs, and salary is commensurate with experience and local standards. Join Legends Global and be part of a team focused on operational excellence and delivering memorable hospitality experiences across world-class venues.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous warehouse, stock, food and beverage, concessions, or event operations experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume event environment
Ability to promote and participate in a team-oriented work environment
Ability to understand written and verbal directions and communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and team members
Ability to work extended or irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and event days
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and move for extended periods of time
Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
Must be dependable, punctual, and prepared to report to work as scheduled
Must follow company policies, workplace conduct standards, safety expectations, and operational procedures

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous warehouse, stock, food and beverage, concessions, or event operations experience preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume event environment
Ability to promote and participate in a team-oriented work environment
Ability to understand written and verbal directions and communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, and team members
Ability to work extended or irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and event days
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and move for extended periods of time
Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
Must be dependable, punctual, and prepared to report to work as scheduled
Must follow company policies, workplace conduct standards, safety expectations, and operational procedures

Job Duties

Maintain a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times
Report for scheduled event on time and report to assigned area in a timely manner
Fulfill the assigned opening and closing duties
Report to direct supervisor for prep lists and timelines of the day's tasks
Carry out assigned tasks in a timely and safe fashion using correct recipes
Constant maintenance of walk-in coolers, reach-ins, dry storage and all work areas
Have extensive knowledge of all menus being offered including specials
Communicate with supervisors, attendants, runners, chefs and legends management
Work as a team with fellow associates and other service departments within venue
Pay attention to detail that will exceed expectations
Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly setting within the kitchen
Complete closing duties and checkout with manager or supervisor
Know the layout of the kitchen and back-of-house area and be able to direct staff and guests
Be aware of other food and beverage outlets within the venue
Be flexible for reassignment to different locations as needed
Work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays