Cook | Part Time | PPL Center (Chickie's & Pete's)

Cook | Part-Time | PPL Center (Chickie's & Pete's) in Allentown, Pennsylvania | Careers at PPL Center

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Cook | Part-Time | PPL Center (Chickie's & Pete's)

Location US-PA-Allentown

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 5 hours ago(7/14/2026 3:36 PM)

Job ID 2026-33189

Location Name PPL Center

Category Culinary / Kitchen Management

Type Regular Part-Time

Location : Location US-PA-Allentown

Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code 18101

Location : Address 701 Hamilton Street

Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/16/2026

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 Cook is responsible for the daily preparation, cooking, and plating of all food orders in an efficient, safe, and attractive manner.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$15.00

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

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

About the Venue

PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA, and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region's largest event venue.

The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more.

Chickie's & Pete's is a full-service bar and restaurant located within PPL Center, serving lunch Tuesday through Friday and open for events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, respectful attitude at all times
• Perform food preparation duties when needed
• Check food for quality and presentation before serving
• Ensure food is handled in a sanitary manner
• Set up stations according to restaurant guidelines
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by OVG. All food items must be prepared according to the menu build
• Restock all items as needed throughout shift
• Clean/maintain station by practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas
• Ensure proper temperatures are maintained on cooking and refrigeration equipment
• Communicate effectively with the Expeditor
• Awareness of food allergies and possible areas of cross-contamination
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings
• Additional tasks as assigned by management
• Work together as a team
• Perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength, including cleaning, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing, and handling of materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience as a line cook, fast-paced restaurant cook, or prep cook preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and long hours
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength, including cleaning, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing, and handling of materials.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

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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