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Cook | Seasonal Part-Time | Rio Rancho Events Center
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Rio Rancho, NM, 87144
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
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.
This is a seasonal role from November 13, 2025 and will end on January 1, 2026.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00 and is tip eligible
This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.
About the Venue
Rio Rancho Events Center (RREC) is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose facility. 2006. The RREC leads the field among venues in New Mexico and is home to the New Mexico Runners Major Arena Soccer League team and the Duke City Gladiators Indoor Football League team. The Rio Rancho Events Center hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, conferences, banquets, and cultural programs. The technical expertise and dedication of the RREC staff ensures that audiences will be dazzled and entertained with shows they will never forget. The Rio Rancho Events Center is owned by the City of Rio Rancho and managed by Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions.
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
Seasonal cooking at Rio Rancho Events Center involves preparing high-quality menu items during event-driven busy periods, requiring speed and precision in a dynamic environment. Unlike traditional restaurants, this role demands adaptability to large-volume equipment and maintaining strict portion controls in a multi-purpose venue setting.
Key skills include efficient multitasking, familiarity with grills and deep fryers, portion control, and strict sanitation practices. Strong communication with front counter staff and teamwork under pressure are essential to deliver fresh, consistent food during high-attendance events.
While this position is seasonal, outstanding performance can lead to consideration for future event seasons or other hospitality roles within Oak View Group venues, offering pathways into event catering management or full-time culinary positions in the live entertainment industry.
SPECTRA emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, fostering a cooperative work culture that values clear communication and teamwork in a high-volume, event-centered environment. This ethos distinguishes its seasonal cook roles from typical part-time kitchen jobs by focusing on guest experience and operational excellence.
Seasonal cooks work closely with front counter staff and floor supervisors to ensure seamless food service during diverse events. Their role is pivotal in upholding quality standards that complement the venue’s reputation for memorable entertainment, linking kitchen output directly to guest satisfaction.
The hourly pay for this seasonal cook role ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 and is tip eligible, offering competitive compensation for part-time work in Rio Rancho’s event hospitality sector, which can enhance overall earnings during peak event periods.
Rio Rancho’s part-time cooking positions, especially seasonal roles tied to events, experience moderate competition. Local demand spikes during the holiday season and major events, so timely applications and relevant certifications can improve chances of securing a role.
Applicants typically need a valid food handling certificate compliant with New Mexico state regulations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards crucial in high-capacity venues such as Rio Rancho Events Center.
Schedules often revolve around the event calendar, with peak hours during concerts, sports, and cultural programs. Expect mostly evening and weekend shifts, aligning with the venue’s activity peaks, providing flexible yet event-focused part-time opportunities.