Cook | Part-Time | Tribute Communities Centre

Oak View Group; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Cook for The Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. You will prepare menu items, follow sanitation standards, and manage portions in a fast-paced kitchen. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and flexible scheduling to support events and guest service.

This position works under union agreements, with an hourly wage described in the contract and requires strong communication and multitasking in a dynamic venue environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent culinary education or experience.
• 1+ years previous experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to communicate with staff and guests in a respectful, business-like manner.
• Team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment experience.
• Asset: valid food handling certificate.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to multitask quickly and under pressure.
• Must be accurate and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated team player who enjoys people.
• Smart Serve is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Cook and package food items prepared to order or kept warm.
• Take verbal orders from front counter staff for guest orders.
• Maintain quality and production standards; ensure freshness.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations.
• Operate grills, fryers, and ovens in a large-volume kitchen.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and organized; proper storage of food.
• Show kitchen meets cleanliness standards at shift end.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance per company expectations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Smart Serve

Education

Culinary education/experience

Tools

Food handling cert

Smart Serve

Job description

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 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.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.60-$19.45 CAD (per CBA).

Benefits As Per The Union Agreement.

This position will remain open until October 23, 2026.

About The Venue

The Tribute Communities Centre is Durham Region's premier sports and live entertainment facility and is managed by Oak View Group. The Tribute Communities Centre is home to the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League and hosts a myriad of events, including concerts, circuses, ice skating, and family shows.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receives verbal orders from the front counter staff 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 the guests.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, 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.
• Is checked out before ending the shift by the Kitchen Supervisor or Executive Chef to ensure the kitchen meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent culinary education or experience
• 1+ years previous experience working in a high-volume restaurant preferred
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, 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.
• Considered an asset for possessing a valid food handling certificate.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to multitask effectivelyAbility to work quickly, independently and under pressure
• Must be accurate and detail-oriented
• Must be a self-motivated team player and enjoy people
• Smart Serve considered an asset

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.