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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 should understand the proper cooking, Preparation and holding procedures to not sacrifice quality or freshness of product.

The Prep Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to worhk days, nights, weekends, holidays and events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15 to $17

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 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine kitchen tasks.
• Create and Follow a prep list as directed to plan duties.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other cold food prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Set up, refill, and break down salad bars, deli bars, breakfast bars and other locations as directed
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as making sauces, dressings, sandwiches, wraps and cold food displays for events.
• Prepare simple dishes, such as salads, salad bar toppings, and cutting fruit, making various cold food recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Maintain Refrigeration temperature logs daily

Qualifications:

• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques
• Organizational skills
• Patience
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable
• Training from a culinary school is an asset
• Proven experience as a prep cook
• Bi-Lingual a plus

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

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.