Restaurant Cook
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : San Manuel, AZ, 85631
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 22 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 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Physical stamina and agility are vital for restaurant cooks, especially in fast-paced kitchens like those at Dallas Convention Center. Handling heavy cookware, standing for long hours, and quick movements ensure smooth food preparation and delivery during peak service times.
While both roles require culinary skills, restaurant cooks focus on daily menu items with consistent plating standards, whereas catering chefs design and prepare large-scale meals for events. San Manuel’s local food preferences may influence ingredient choices and cooking styles between these positions.
Maintaining strict hygiene amidst high-volume cooking demands careful workstation organization, frequent cleaning, and proper food storage. The challenge lies in balancing speed and sanitation to prevent contamination while serving diverse event crowds efficiently.
Certifications such as ServSafe or local food handler permits can significantly improve job prospects. Additionally, culinary school diplomas enhance skills and credibility, which are valued in San Manuel’s competitive restaurant and event catering scenes.
In San Manuel, restaurant cooks generally earn between $15 and $20 per hour. Dallas Convention Center offers a competitive rate of $18 to $20 hourly plus tips, reflecting its premium hospitality standards and event-driven kitchen demands.
The venue’s emphasis on world-class hospitality fosters teamwork and precision. Cooks must adapt to dynamic event schedules, collaborate closely with staff, and uphold presentation excellence to maintain the center’s renowned culinary reputation.
Working at Dallas Convention Center exposes cooks to diverse event cuisines, large-scale food preparation, and advanced kitchen equipment. This environment offers skill growth, networking within the live event industry, and experience with high-profile clientele.
San Manuel’s growing event and hospitality sector increases demand for skilled cooks, but competition remains moderate due to the region’s size. Candidates with versatile cooking techniques and reliable sanitation knowledge stand out in this market.
Proficiency in chopping, peeling, and portioning a variety of vegetables and meats is crucial. Precision in ingredient prep ensures efficiency during service and consistency in dish quality, aligning with the center’s culinary standards.
Event schedules, seasonal demand, and local traffic patterns shape shifts. San Manuel cooks often navigate peak event days requiring flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to accommodate live entertainment and convention activities.