SPORTS ARENA LEAD COOK
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: LEAD COOK - UTAH JAZZ & UTAH MAMMOTH @ THE DELTA CENTER
Pay Range: $20.00 HOURLY
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From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.
For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/
Job Summary
Join the Team
Lead the team behind an unforgettable dining experience!
As a Lead Cook, you will play a key leadership role in supporting daily kitchen operations while working alongside the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and culinary team. Whether on the hot line or cold prep line, you'll help prepare high-quality food, guide production, maintain food safety standards, and ensure every dish meets Levy's commitment to excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cook who enjoys mentoring others, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food for thousands of guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Model and promote Levy's Family Values: Nice, Innovative, Passionate, and Inclusive.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, production guides, and Levy quality standards.
- Support daily kitchen operations on both the hot line and cold prep line.
- Delegate tasks and monitor daily production to ensure timely and efficient service.
- Partner with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and fellow Lead Cooks to execute event menus successfully.
- Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency throughout each event.
- Ensure all food is prepared, held, and served following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, including equipment and workstations.
- Assist with product rotation, labeling, storage, inventory, and waste reduction.
- Communicate effectively with culinary team members, managers, warehouse staff, and Front of House teams.
- Help train, coach, and support new culinary team members while fostering a positive team environment.
- Respond quickly to changing event needs while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Follow all Levy, Delta Center, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Complete additional duties as assigned to support successful event execution.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous culinary or commercial kitchen experience is required.
- Previous leadership, trainer, or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and safe food-handling practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead by example and motivate others in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Comfortable wo
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