Line Cook - The Van Buren

Line Cook

We are looking for a reliable, fast-paced Line Cook to join our back-of-house team. In this role, you will manage a specific kitchen station, prep fresh ingredients, and execute menu items to order. The ideal candidate works well under pressure, communicates clearly, and takes pride in serving high-quality food. If you thrive in a high-energy kitchen environment, we want to hear from you!

What This Role Will Do

• Organize and prioritize preparation of food items
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes
• Ensure proper size and weight of food portions
• Coordinate food preparation with other kitchen staff
• Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through work area throughout shift
• Follow standard recipes regarding presentation of food items
• Prepare plate presentation pursuant to standard recipes
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler
• Ensure that kitchen area, including grill, oven, stoves, etc. remain clean and free of hazards during shift
• Keep floor clean and free of food items, trash, or other obstacles
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Prepare kitchen equipment and set up station for shift
• Ensure proper rotation of food items, including the lifting/moving food bins.
• Perform all opening and closing duties
• Sanitation and Safety compliance
• Great attitude and teamwork
• Adherence to all venue policies
• Opening and Closing duties
• Job Skills/Knowledge/Productivity
• Clean, neat appearance
• Punctuality/Attendance

What This Person Will Bring

• Knowledge of high-volume kitchen operations
• Ability to inspect food spoilage and proper rotation
• Kitchen sanitation
• Prep work
• Expediting knowledge
• Skills in use of all kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation
• Ability to maintain the pace of a high-volume kitchen
• Proper sanitation knowledge
• Kitchen and restaurant operations
• Attention to detail

Preferred:

• 3 years' work experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment
• Experience in a live music environment

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Working environment is fast-paced and often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Extreme Heat
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 150 lbs.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Hiring Practices The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.