Cook | Part-Time | PayPal Park

Spectra; San Jose (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in venue management is seeking a Concessions Cook for PayPal Park in San Jose. This role involves preparing high-quality food for guests, maintaining kitchen standards, and working as part of a dynamic team during events. The ideal candidate will have experience with kitchen equipment and a valid food handling certificate. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and inclusivity in the live event industry.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods following recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards.
• Consult with Stand Lead and Concessions Manager on menus.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Deep Fryer

Flattop Grill

Broiler

Convection Oven

Meat Slicer

Chef Knife

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 Concessions Cook is responsible for preparing food to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Concessions Cook may have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a portable food cart slicing meats, grilling foods or frying foods.The Concessions Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $23.10 to $24.10.

For PT roles: Benefits: 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

PayPal Park is the bay area's soccer specific stadium, home to the MLS San Jose Earthquakes and NWSL Bay FC. The stadium is located near San Jose Airport and seats approximately 18,000 fans.

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 related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of products.
• 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 Stand Lead and Concessions Manager to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the deep fryer, flattop grill, chargrill, 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 a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to OVG and venue concession operations.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.

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.