Cook | Part-Time | Orange County Fairgrounds

Spectra; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the live event industry seeks a Cook responsible for preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will uphold food quality standards and maintain cleanliness, ensuring guest satisfaction. This position offers part-time roles with benefits such as a 401(k) savings plan.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and guests.
• Team-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Food handling certificate required if stipulated by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food products on time.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Consult with supervisors on expected food consumption.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Valid food handling certificate

Job description

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 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 Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $31.00-$35.00.

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

This position will remain open until September 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Receives 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 of 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 floor is swept and mopped at end of shift.
• The Cook must be checked out before ending the shift by the Floor Supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to estimate expected food consumption.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.