Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Entertainment and Media, Fast Food, Food Presentation, Food Safety, Health Department, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Music, Operational Communications, Organizational Skills, Performing Arts, Portion Control, Power Amplifier, Regulations, Restaurant, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sanitation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Sports, Team Player, Time Management
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 Line Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food in a fast-paced, quick-service concessions environment. This position follows established recipes, portion standards, food safety procedures, and service expectations to ensure guests receive fresh, accurate, and timely orders. The Line Cook works closely with cashiers, stand leads, supervisors, and other kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations throughout events.
This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare menu items according to approved recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Operate grills, fryers, ovens, warmers, and other commercial kitchen equipment safely.
- Cook and assemble food quickly and accurately during high-volume service periods.
- Maintain proper food temperatures and follow all food safety, sanitation, and allergen procedures.
- Complete required temperature logs and food safety documentation.
- Set up the assigned cooking station before service and restock products throughout the event.
- Monitor product levels and communicate shortages or operational concerns to the stand lead or supervisor.
- Follow proper food rotation, labeling, storage, and first-in, first-out procedures.
- Keep workstations, equipment, utensils, floors, and storage areas clean and organized.
- Reduce food waste by following production levels and portion-control standards.
- Assist with receiving, stocking, food preparation, and closing procedures as assigned.
- Follow all company policies, health department regulations, and workplace safety procedures.
- Work cooperatively with team members to maintain fast and professional guest service.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
Qualifications:
- Previous cooking, concessions, restaurant, or quick-service experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
- Basic understanding of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, portion standards, and production sheets.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional attitude during busy events.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects.
- Ability to work around hot equipment, steam, grease, sharp utensils, and varying temperatures.
- Must be available to work a flexible event-based schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must meet all applicable food-handler certification requirements.
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.