Prep Cook (Fair Park)

Prep Cook

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services through our white-label approach.

Our network spans more than 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually. Our expertise includes feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking of world-class live events.

The Legends Global culture is built on respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to an inclusive environment where team members can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their careers.

Winning is an everyday mindset at Legends Global. We succeed together as one unified team.

The Role

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and organizing ingredients to support efficient kitchen operations and exceptional culinary execution within a high-volume food and beverage environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for service including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, marinating, and storing food items
• Follow recipes, portion standards, and production guidelines established by culinary leadership
• Assist line cooks and culinary leadership with daily kitchen preparation and event execution
• Maintain proper food temperatures and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Label, date, and properly store all food products in accordance with company and health department standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, walk-ins, storage areas, shelves, floors, walls, and drains
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns promptly
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and stocking deliveries using FIFO standards
• Participate as a collaborative team member to support timely service and operational efficiency
• Adhere to company appearance standards, attendance expectations, and uniform guidelines
• Support kitchen opening, closing, and deep-cleaning procedures as assigned
• Comply with all workplace safety policies and procedures
• Perform additional operational duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of kitchen, food preparation, or culinary experience preferred
• Must have food handler's
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, catering, stadium, arena, hotel, or attraction environment preferred
• Food Handler Certification preferred or required based on local regulations
• Culinary education or formal culinary training is a plus
• Basic understanding of kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Flexible schedule with availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and event days
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift throughout shifts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to work safely with knives, kitchen equipment, and cleaning chemicals

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.