Food Service Cook

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

To perform the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. Responsible for kitchen duties as assigned by Chef and supervisors. Assist in the preparation of all food.

This is a part-time position and requires the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$22.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

This position will remain open until December 26, 2025.

About the Venue

Located in Downtown Grand Junction, CO at the recently renovated Grand Junction Convention Center which also services the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park and the Historic Avalon Theatre. This position will primarily work at the Grand Junction Convention Center with opportunities to work events at all three venues and serve concessions at Stocker Stadium.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all food preparation, food set-up, and breakdown duties. Responsible for in-service food tasks.
• Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes and quality standards.
• Use a variety of kitchen equipment to prepare and serve food using food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Clean or inspect equipment or work areas alerting Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) of all preventative maintenance and repairs needed.
• Prepare menus based on client needs and Grand Junction Convention Center quality standards.
• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings to ensure that standard operating procedures and company standards are being maintained.
• Ability to set up and breakdown concessions locations as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Kitchen Supervisor(s).
• Able to prepare and explain to customers ALL concessions items that are being served in their area.
• Ability to following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.
• Ability to estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed.
• Work with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) to ensure efficiency and success for all events held at the venue.
• Present and maintain an organized, positive, and welcoming environment for all Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre constituents.
• Participate in organized training and meetings to learn new aspects related to the job and retain current information on Grand Junction Convention Center’s operations.
• Perform end of shift cleaning as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s)
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Supervisor(s) of Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively follow written instructions for detailed kitchen production.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Able to manage multiple events with multiple deadlines.
• Able to quickly and effectively meet the needs of customers who use the Grand Junction Convention Center or The Avalon Theatre for their events.
• Flexible work style and attitude with a willingness to work as a member of a fast-paced team.
• Able to work independently in ambiguous situations with little direction.
• Able to utilize available resources to appropriately assist event attendees.
• Ability to assure that all details of the job are performed, and their work is accurate.
• Knowledge of food and beverage and event presentation and event production needs.
• Knowledge of terminology used in culinary, entertainment and convention settings.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local food and beverage regulations.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry heavy object of at least 50 lbs.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience providing excellent and quality customer service to a diverse base of users.
• Must have minimum of one (1) year experience in kitchen or concessions environment

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.