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Lead Cook - Advent Health Training Facility

Lead Cook - Advent Health Training Facility

ASM Global

Tampa, FL • On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

ASM Global rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 210 rated facilities management

Job description

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL
Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.
Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.
ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.
Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!
GLOBAL HOSPITALITY
We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops, and a warm welcome at every turn.
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
Legends is the official hospitality partner of Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The partnership includes overseeing the Raymond James Stadium food and beverage program development and management for concessions, suites and premium areas for all game days, concerts, special events and any food and beverage related activations for the iconic Pirate Ship. Join us in elevating the fan experience through unparalleled guest service and pride to make Raymond James Stadium one of the best stadiums in the NFL.
Lead Cook
The Lead Cook is responsible for providing direction to the cooks on the production of all assigned menu items, ensuring that they are being completed in an efficient and consistent manner while following Legends' specifications, recipes and technique and maintaining sanitation standards.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Follows Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and/or Culinary Supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation.
  • Prepares food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures, ensuring teams are doing the same.
  • Maintains HACCP standards ensuring a high-quality level of food, food temperatures, rotation of product, cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Maintains cleanliness of kitchen including walk-in coolers, dry storage, shelves, walls, floors and drains.
  • Ensures all food preparation equipment is clean and sanitized and that it is kept in a safe and operable condition; report issues to Chefs.
  • Identifies and stores meats, poultry, seafood, pasta, starches, dairy products, and all other food items according to established standards.
  • Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
  • Must maintain a pleasant attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management.
  • Adheres to the Legends Uniform and Grooming guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Elevated time management, organizational, and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Previous culinary experience required
  • Strong knife skills and kitchen equipment knowledge
  • Must be able to obtain food safety certification
  • Able to be self-motivated and work independently or as a team player
  • Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
  • Must have the ability to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Must be available for Stadium events
  • Must be able to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays
  • 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.

Legends & ASM 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.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2019

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