Cook | Full-Time | Phoenix Mercury Training Facility & Phoenix Suns HQ

Oak View Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Oak View Group in Phoenix is seeking a Cook to prep and cook menu items in a fast-paced environment. You will work on the line and assist with food prep while maintaining high quality standards and portion control.

Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring sanitation, collaborating with chefs, and delivering fresh, properly plated dishes for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely.
• Clear, respectful communication with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, fresh food for guests in a timely manner.
• Prepare hot and cold foods according to recipes and portioning.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food handling practices.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Sanitation

Attention to detail

Education

Food handling certificate

ServSafe preferred

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Meat slicer

Chef knife

Job description

Company Overview

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 role will be responsible for food prep at times and at others will be working on the line. 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 will pay an hourly rate of $20.00 - $21.50.

Benefits for Full-Time Roles

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Position will remain open until October 9, 2026.

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 player with specific responsibilities as 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.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products that 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 portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking workstations and displays.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat 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 Floor Supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• 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 work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• ServSafe preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences

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.