Kitchen Cook | Part-Time | Salt River Fields

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

The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong management and independent decision-making skills are required.

These position is seasonal and will run from February 6th until March 31st for the Spring Training season. Times vary depending on game time and attendance.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $25 to $26.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 11, 2025.

About the Venue:

Oak View Group is the exclusive food, beverage, and merchandise provider for Salt River Fields, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies Spring Training as well as many other fun events!

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of portion control, food waste management, and sanitation processes in compliance with ServeSafe Food Handlers guidelines.
• Apply advanced knowledge of plating techniques and presentation standards.
• Continuously improve culinary skills by seeking guidance and learning from senior team members.
• Independently create meals and prepare food items according to recipes with little to no assistance.
• Manage all opening and closing responsibilities in the kitchen independently.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, stovetops, tilt skillets, grills, fryers, slicers, and rotating ovens.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen by washing culinary and service dishes, cleaning tables, walls, and floors, and stocking items with properly labeled dates.
• Enforce food safety policies and procedures for proper handling, sanitation, storage, and dispensing of food and beverages, following State Food Handlers Certification standards.
• Adhere to safety and uniform standards, including wearing the required attire and protective equipment (e.g., hat, hairnet, cut gloves, non-slip shoes).
• Share knowledge and culinary techniques with junior staff, ensuring proper preparation and food presentation.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure efficient preparation, excellent service, and timely delivery of products.
• Report and monitor the maintenance of kitchen equipment to ensure functionality.
• Observe, test, and ensure foods are cooked to the appropriate standards.
• Accurately portion, arrange, and garnish food plates for guest service.
• Assist with controlling food and labor costs to ensure efficient operations.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain cleanliness and meet company standards across all locations.
• Support monthly inventory processes and assist in maintaining stock levels.
• Participate as an active team member, contributing to the overall success of food preparation and service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work an event-driven schedule including weekdays, weekends, morning and evening shifts.
• Must provide regular and consistent written availability to management.
• Some level of advanced culinary degree, certifications or experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card from ServSafe, and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees, management, and guests in a professional and respectful manner.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as boxes and equipment.

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.