PREP Cook - One World Observatory

Legends - Part Time
New York · NY
Food and Beverage: Food/Beverage Management
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LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

ATTRACTIONS

Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.

  • Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups
  • Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder
  • Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies
  • Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences

Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.

One World Observatory

One World Observatory is 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—evoking 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.The role reports to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follow 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
  • Ensure 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
  • Participate 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
  • Handle and clean kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury
  • Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standards

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above, outlined above, at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to read, speak and write in English
  • Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred
  • Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
  • Ability to interact with co-workers to assure compliance with company service standards
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team-orientated setting
  • Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds (occasionally 50)
  • Ability to work all One World Observatory events, 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

COMPENSATION

$22/hour and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

Experience

Required
  • 2 year(s): Time spent in similar or like role

Education

Required
  • High School or better in Other or related field
Preferred
  • Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Food Handler's

Skills

Required
  • Time Management
  • Communication

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

Motivations

Required
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Preferred
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility