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ASM Global

Sous Chef (Part-Time)

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Support all kitchen and stewarding staff * Assist with training of all cooks * Assist with taking monthly inventory * Responsible for kitchen, absence of Executive Chef * Performs other related ...

Logan's Roadhouse

Grill Cooks

Spanish Fort, AL · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Position Summary The Grill Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality grilled menu items ... Follow all company policies, procedures, and health department regulations * Assist with food prep ...

ASM Global

Sous Chef (Part-Time)

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Support all kitchen and stewarding staff * Assist with training of all cooks * Assist with taking monthly inventory * Responsible for kitchen, absence of Executive Chef * Performs other related ...

Right at Home Mobile

In Home Caregiver

Gulf Shores, AL

$13 - $15/hr

Paid training and development Caregiver Responsibilities: * Assist with acts of daily living like bathing, dressing, incontinence care, cleaning, and cooking. * Assist with mobility and transfers ...

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

Cook

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing ... Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines; maintain a clean and orderly kitchen. * Assist ...

Sunliner Diner

Prep Cook

Orange Beach, AL · On-site

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

This role supports the chefs and line cooks in executing a smooth and efficient meal service while ... Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas * Assist with receiving and storing food ...

COOPERS RESTAURANTS, INC.

GRILL LINE COOK

Spanish Fort, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines. * Assist in the preparation of ingredients and other kitchen tasks as needed. Skills: In this role, your skills in grilling and cooking techniques ...

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

Cook

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in ... Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines; maintain a clean and orderly kitchen. * Assist ...

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How much do cooks assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooks assistant in Elberta, AL is $13.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.36 and $14.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cooks assistant?

Cooks Assistants, also known as kitchen assistants or prep cooks, support chefs and cooks in preparing food in commercial kitchens. Their duties typically include washing and chopping ingredients, cleaning workstations, organizing kitchen supplies, and sometimes assisting with basic cooking tasks. They play a crucial role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that chefs have everything they need to prepare meals. This position is often an entry point into the culinary field and offers valuable hands-on experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cooks assistant?

To thrive as a Cooks Assistant, you need a basic understanding of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation practices, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications, and inventory systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and attention to detail are soft skills that help you excel in fast-paced kitchen environments. These skills and qualifications are vital for maintaining food quality, ensuring safety, and supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen.

What are some common challenges faced by a cooks assistant and how can they be overcome?

As a Cook's Assistant, you may face challenges such as working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks at once, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. To overcome these challenges, it's important to stay organized, communicate effectively with the kitchen team, and be proactive in anticipating the needs of the cooks. Developing good time management skills and being adaptable to sudden changes in orders or priorities will also help you thrive in this role.

What is the difference between Cooks Assistant vs Kitchen Helper?

AspectCooks AssistantKitchen Helper
CredentialsMinimal; often no formal certificationMinimal; often no formal certification
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering
Job RoleAssists cooks with food prep, cleaning, basic tasksSupports kitchen staff with cleaning, prep, and general support
Employer UsageCommonly used in hospitality and food serviceCommonly used in hospitality and food service

While both roles support kitchen operations, a Cooks Assistant typically performs more food preparation tasks under supervision, whereas a Kitchen Helper focuses on cleaning and general support. Both roles are entry-level and essential in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows.

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Sous Chef (Part-Time)

Pensacola, FL • On-site

ASM Global
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 10K+ employees

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$47K - $63K/yr

Part-time

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Job description

POSITION: Sous Chef
FACILITY: Pensacola Bay Center
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
LEGENDS GLOBAL
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 that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!
General Statement of Duties:
Legends Global/Pensacola Bay Center has an immediate opening for a part-time Sous Chef in Pensacola, FL. The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef as the second in command over the culinary department. The work schedule is event driven and may require early morning, late night, and weekend shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders (BEO) for each event
  • Prepare recipes as directed
  • Order, receive, and prepare food items while maintaining food costs and budget goals
  • Maintain all kitchen equipment cleanliness and maintenance
  • Support all kitchen and stewarding staff
  • Assist with training of all cooks
  • Assist with taking monthly inventory
  • Responsible for kitchen, absence of Executive Chef
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by venue management

Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:
  • Directly Supervise Line and Prep Cooks
  • Demonstrate supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws
  • Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; reviewing and evaluating performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to communicate well, both written and orally
  • Foster working relationship with partners, clients, employees, exhibitors, and patrons during employment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to operate industry related equipment
  • Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product
  • Work under limited supervision to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously while exercising judgment and initiative in addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Demonstrate knowledge of standard kitchen practices, procedures and industry terminology
  • Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event
  • Results oriented individual with the ability to meet budgetary goals
  • Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule to produce accurate results and meet deadlines
  • Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
  • Dependable team player
  • Must adhere to local Health Department codes and regulations
  • Current ServSafe Manager Certification
  • Enthusiastic self-starter
  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Subject to credit and background screening

Education and/or Experience
  • Minimum of four (4) years in banquet facility producing meals for large or multiple events
  • Two-year Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, or combination of education and experience
  • Previous leadership experience preferred

Skills and Abilities
  • Experience and understanding of the principles and procedures related to the coordination and operation of a full-service kitchen in a public assembly environment
  • Work independently and able to exercise judgment and initiative
  • Have excellent communication, listening, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Able to understand, speak, read, and write English
  • Ability to interact with all levels of staff, including management, in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner
  • Ability to train and direct employees to plan and assign work in an efficient and effective manner
  • Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On Site at Pensacola Bay Center in Pensacola, FL
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Walk/stand extensively, kneel, climb stairs, balance, and maneuver throughout the various areas and surfaces of the venue
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistance
  • Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio
  • Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Reach with arms and hands to finger, handle, or manipulate kitchen tools, hardware and equipment.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistance.
  • Work inside and outside the building is required, with possible exposure to adverse conditions
  • Able to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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ASM Global was formed in October 2019 from the merger of AEG Facilities, the global innovator in live entertainment venues, and SMG, the gold standard in event management. ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. As the world's most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. Among the venues in our portfolio are landmark facilities such as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shenzhen, China and Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place & DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ASM Global also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2019

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