Job Summary: Live Nation Entertainment Who are we? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts has become the largest provider of live entertainment in the world producing over 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. Live Nation Media & Sponsorship drives the company’s enterprise through strategic partnerships and provides a broad set of advertising and sponsorship solutions across the entertainment industry. . Who are you? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking, and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you, then please read on! The Role: The VIP Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all food items for the VIP lounge and box seat areas during events. Responsibilities: • Organize and prioritize preparation of food items • Prepare food according to standardized recipes • Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish • Coordinate food preparation with other kitchen staff • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper sanitation • Maintain food display and presentation standards • Ensure safe operation of kitchen equipment and appliances • Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through work area and reporting any issues encountered • Ensure proper rotation of all food items, including FIFO (first in, first out) • Ensure all food items are stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures • Keep all work areas clean and free of debris • Follow all safety and sanitation policies • Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, broilers, grills, dishwashing equipment, etc. • Perform all opening and closing duties • Assist other employees as needed • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required: • Knowledge of high-volume kitchen operations • Knowledge of food preparation, food spoilage, and proper food storage • Knowledge of kitchen sanitation • Ability to use all kitchen equipment safely • Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Ability to follow instructions and work as a team • Ability to work late hours • Strong attention to detail Preferred: • Three or more years of experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment • Experience in a live music environment Physical Demands/Working Environment: • Working environment is fast-paced and often loud • Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet • Must be able to lift or move up to 150 lbs using proper lifting techniques • Must be able to work in extreme heat Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Live Nation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, including the opportunity to explain any criminal history or other related matters. Live Nation strongly supports a drug-free workplace. Hiring Practices: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promoting from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, online job postings, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms. ---------- The expected compensation for this position is: $16.60 USD - $20.00 USD Hourly