Concessions Cook| Part-Time| Bismarck Event Center

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Position Summary:

The Concessions Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Concessions Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are additional areas that the Concessions Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen.

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00 - $18.00 

 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

 

This position will remain open until December 4, 2026.

About the Venue:

Located in the heart of Bismarck, the Bismarck Event Center is the region’s premier destination for live entertainment, conventions, meetings, sporting events, and community gatherings. As the largest event and conference facility in western North Dakota, the venue hosts a diverse range of events each year, including concerts, trade shows, banquets, conferences, family shows, and special events. Joining the Bismarck Event Center team means becoming part of a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to contribute to memorable experiences for guests while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to creating world-class events and entertainment for the community and visitors alike.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products.
• Receives orders from front-counter staff or tickets 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 guests.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in a concession stand.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-vat fryers, steamers, and ovens.
• Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and the floor is swept and mopped at the end of the shift.
• Check out with the floor supervisor before the shift ends to ensure that concession stands are meeting cleanliness standards.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a kitchen or concessions role is preferred.
• Ability to understand food orders, product labels, and menus.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, temporary staff, management, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Requires a flexible schedule including working nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.