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Legends Hospitality PREP Cook [$15./hour] in New York, New York
Description
THE COMPANY
Legends is a holistic agency that specializes in delivering solutions for legendary brands. We approach each project with our 360-degree service solution. Our Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality service solutions collaborate on every project to ensure success across each of our six verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, international, and conventions.
Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or athletic department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.
LEGENDS ATTRACTIONS
Global Attractions is the newest business vertical and is quickly expanding. Starting with One World Observatory sitting high above Manhattan at the top of the tallest building in the Western hemisphere and now expanding all over the world, the Attractions vertical brings together all of Legends 360-degree capabilities to develop unparalleled experience in one awe-inspiring space, featuring some of the most spectacular views and newest technology around the world. For each location, we operate the tour experience, ticket sales, hospitality offerings, special events, and sponsorship - all to elevate the guest experience at the top. Some of the venues include One World Observatory in NYC, OUE Skyspace in LA, The Observation Deck at CEB Tower, The View at the Shard in London, Sky View Observatory in Seattle, Skyrise Miami, and more.
ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY
Positioned at the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, on levels 100, 101, and 102 – One World Observatory provides guests with unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters from 1,250 feet. A customized guest experience complements the seemingly endless views - which evoke feelings of the City’s signature pride, hope and determination - including special interactive experiences and dining options, plus a sit-down restaurant.
In 2016, One World Observatory received awards and recognition from the Concierge Choice Awards (Winner: Tourist Attraction), Themed Entertainment Association (Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement), TripAdvisor (Top U.S. Trending Summer Attraction), and Lonely Planet (Favorite Online Listing).
THE ROLE
The Prep Cook is responsible for providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation standards
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation
Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures
Ensures that proper food temperatures are maintained
Responsible for safety standards, neatness and sanitation of work areas
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors and drains
Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product
Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware
Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury
Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards
QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred
Ability to interact with co-workers to assure compliance with company service standards
Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
Ability to multi task in a fast paced, team orientated setting
Must be able to read, speak and write in English
Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds
Ability to work all OWO events, including: extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including: constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary training preferred
Legends 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.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Customer Service: Intermediate
Communication: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Education
Preferred
- High School or better in Other
Experience
Preferred
- Must have one year working in a fast-paced high-end club, or restaurant Food Handler's Certification preferred