Lancaster Chef

Chef Position

Position Title: Chef

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Director of Culinary

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Compensation: $70,000

Location: Lancaster Municipal Stadium, 45116 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536

Position Summary: Manages activities and directs and coordinates cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking food by performing the below listed duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Functions:

• Designs creative menus and plans production. Establishes presentation technique and quality standards. Attends and orchestrates all tastings.
• Schedules and supervises kitchen employees.
• Coordinates and directs training of Supervisor, cooks, Dishwasher and other kitchen workers engaged in the preparing and cooking of food to ensure high quality, efficient and profitable food service, as well as plate presentation.
• Oversees all aspects of Culinary operation functions
• Estimates food consumption and purchases kitchen supplies including food product.
• Sets pars for all menus. Creates a legible binder for all recipes with pictures. Ensures that recipes are being used in the preparation of every menu item.
• Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, and determines food, labor and overhead costs.
• Assigns prices to menu items in accordance with budgetary goals; costs out menus when necessary.
• Observes methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner
• Establishes and enforces nutrition, sanitation and quality standards for food and beverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/Training/Education:

• Certificate from accredited culinary school, college or technical school.
• Five or more years of hands on experience and three or more years of kitchen/culinary supervisory experience in a high-volume catering environment

License/Certificate:

• Current certification in food handling and safety sanitation (Serv-Safe or similar) or ability to be certified with minimal preparation is required.
• A valid food handler's card is required for this position. The company will cover the cost of the training and compensate employees for the time spent completing the course. The certification must be obtained within 30 days of the hire date.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Use and maintain basic food service and kitchen equipment.
• Train others in the use of basic food service and kitchen equipment.
• Interact with all levels of staff, including management.
• Analyze and understand profit and loss statements.
• Problem solves.
• Work under limited supervision.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer, fax, phone, and copy machine.
• Operate refrigerated catering truck.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

This position requires regular standing and walking for extended periods of time; occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for quality control of food services. Must be able to withstand loud noise in the environment. Irregular hours will be required. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours

Recruiter- Wendy Canahui

Legends/ASM- Toyota-Arena

4000 E. Ontario Center Parkway Ontario, CA. 91764

Legends/ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (909)244-5500 for further assistance.