Lead Cook (AT&T Discovery District)

Lead Cook

The Lead Cook is responsible for supporting the daily culinary operations at the AT&T Discovery District by leading kitchen staff, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring efficient service execution. This role oversees food preparation and kitchen operations for concessions, events, and hospitality services while promoting a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The Lead Cook plays a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience through strong leadership, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service within the AT&T Discovery District
• Lead and support kitchen team members to maximize productivity, organization, and operational efficiency
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in accordance with company and health department standards
• Assist with food preparation, cooking, and execution for concessions, events, and daily service operations
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and guest experience across all service areas
• Maintain inventory levels and prepare products according to management direction and food safety guidelines
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations properly
• Support event day operations and remain available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Approach all tasks with a positive, team-oriented, and guest-focused attitude
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and a strong sense of accountability in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a professional appearance and uphold company standards at all times
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support culinary and operational needs

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to walk, reach, stand, bend for long periods of time
• Able to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Able to work under pressure
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Team Player
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous cooking experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred
• Must have two (2) to three (3) years working in a fast-paced high-end club, or restaurant

Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training. Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training. Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company's risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you. 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.