Concessions Line Cook | Part-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading venue management company is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality food products for events at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. The role includes responsibilities such as following recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and collaborating with kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly pay offers $14.00-$15.00, plus tips.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, fresh food products.
• Prepare foods following company recipes.
• Report maintenance needed for kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cook or prep cook experience

Operate standard kitchen equipment

Effective communication

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Food handling certification

Job description

Overview

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.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Line Cook will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order. The Line Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00-$15.00 and is tip eligible.

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About The Venue Santander Arena, located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, is a versatile venue that serves as the home arena for the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Santander Arena hosts an array of live events including concerts, Disney on Ice, and other family-friendly events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team member with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Responsible for portioning, arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
• Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment
• 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
• ServSafe preferred

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.