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Cook | Seasonal Part-Time | Mobile Convention Center
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Mobile, AL, 36602
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste and sanitation are additional areas that the Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen. The Cook is responsible for preparing and executing menu items for large-scale Mardi Gras Balls held from early January through mid-February. Each event hosts between 1,500 and 5,000 guests nightly and features buffet-style service, plated dinners, and multiple bar setups. The Cook ensures all food is prepared to the highest quality and safety standards while maintaining an efficient, clean, and organized kitchen.
This is a seasonal role from December 15, 2025 and will end on February 18, 2026.
This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00
This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.
About the Venue
The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center anchors lively downtown Mobile, Alabama, a city that offers world-class accommodations, retail shops, restaurants, museums, parks and art galleries. The 317,000-square-foot facility features 16 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and two exhibit halls that total 100,000 square feet.
Covered walkways and crosswalks to nearby hotels give attendees the ultimate in convenience, with downtown dining, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing just minutes away. Winner of numerous architectural awards, the Mobile Convention Center takes full advantage of an exclusive waterfront setting. The striking exterior incorporates outdoor terraces on three sides of the venue, while the expansive windows – more than 45,000 square feet of exterior glass – afford magnificent views of the historic Mobile River from three levels.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for cooking and packaging food product which is prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
- Receives verbal orders from the front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
- Responsible for maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items. Food must be fresh and of high quality when served to the guests.
- Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
- Responsible for cleaning, stocking and restocking of workstations and displays.
- Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and ovens.
- Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away and floor is swept and mopped at end of shift. The Cook must be checked out before ending the shift by the Floor Supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
- Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
- Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Frequently asked questions
Mobile, AL experiences a steady demand for seasonal cooks, especially during event-heavy months like Mardi Gras. Competition is moderate, with many local venues seeking part-time culinary staff to manage large crowds efficiently.
In Mobile, AL, possessing a valid food handling certificate is often preferred or required for cooks in convention centers. This ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and demonstrates commitment to high sanitation standards.
A seasonal cook must excel in rapid meal prep under pressure, maintain strict portion control, and uphold sanitation protocols. Experience with large-scale buffet and plated service is crucial to handle Mobile’s high-volume event environment.
Expect to manage grill and fryer operations, assemble menu items per guest orders, monitor food quality and temperature, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced setting catering to thousands nightly during seasonal events.
This role emphasizes large event catering with buffet and plated dinners for thousands, requiring strong multitasking and teamwork, unlike smaller restaurant cook positions that may focus on continuous daily service.
Dallas Convention Center provides a dynamic environment with high-profile events like Mardi Gras balls, demanding precise food prep and adherence to elevated quality standards, offering seasonal cooks exposure to large-scale hospitality operations.
Seasonal cooks at Mobile Convention Center typically earn between $16.00 and $18.00 per hour, reflecting the specialized skills required to manage high-volume, event-driven food preparation during peak seasonal months.
Yes, many seasonal part-time cook positions at Mobile Convention Center involve evening shifts aligned with event schedules, including large nighttime gatherings like Mardi Gras balls, requiring flexibility and stamina.
Mobile’s seasonal cooking roles, especially at venues like convention centers, prioritize teamwork, efficiency, and respect amidst fast-paced, event-driven settings, differing from traditional restaurant environments with steadier paces.
Candidates should ensure valid food safety certification, readiness for high-volume cooking equipment, and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast-moving event atmosphere typical of Dallas Convention Center’s seasonal operations.