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

The Cook is responsible for setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment, prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) and cooking food in various utensils or grillers. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00 and is tip eligible

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 12, 2025.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities 

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment 
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) 
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers 
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn 
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served 
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen 
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly 
• Check quality of ingredients 
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages 

Qualifications

Requirements and skills 

• Proven experience as cook 
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware 
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) 
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Very good communication skills 
• Excellent physical condition and stamina 
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage 

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.