Line Cook
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Lehi, UT, 84043
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 15 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, located at the year-round Ken Garff University Club at Rice Eccles Stadium. 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 role will pay a hourly wage of $17.00 to $20.00.
Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
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
Working as a line cook at Dallas Convention Center means adapting to a fast-moving environment fueled by live events. Expect quick decision-making and efficient multitasking to maintain high-quality food preparation during peak hours, ensuring guests receive fresh and timely meals.
Line cooks here often operate high-volume tools like grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens tailored for event-based catering. Familiarity with these commercial-grade appliances helps maintain portion control and quality, essential in a busy stadium kitchen setting.
While a valid food handling certificate is typically required by state regulations in Utah, venues such as Dallas Convention Center may prioritize candidates with up-to-date certifications to ensure compliance with health and safety standards in high-traffic kitchens.
Lehi's growing hospitality scene increases demand for line cooks, but competition remains moderate. Applicants with solid food prep skills and flexibility to work event-driven schedules have an edge in securing positions close to home.
Dallas Convention Center combines large-scale event hospitality with a focus on premium food quality and sanitation. This role emphasizes portion control and teamwork within a dynamic stadium club environment, offering a unique blend of culinary and customer service challenges.
Yes, Oak View Group values internal mobility; line cooks demonstrating reliability and skill can explore advancement into supervisory kitchen roles or specialized culinary positions across their global venue network.
Line cooks here earn between $17.00 and $20.00 per hour, reflecting the venue's commitment to competitive wages aligned with local living costs and the demanding nature of event-driven food service.
Beyond cooking duties, the center offers full-time employees benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plans with matching. Plus, paid time off and holidays help maintain a positive work-life balance for kitchen staff.
Expect intense bursts of activity requiring precise coordination with front counter staff and teammates. Maintaining food freshness and sanitation amid high guest volumes is crucial, demanding stamina and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
Hiring tends to be evergreen, with ongoing applications accepted year-round to meet fluctuating event schedules. This steady demand allows cooks to find entry points throughout the year, especially around major sports seasons and festivals.