Cook | Part-Time | Penn State University Athletics

Oak View Group; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in University Park, TX is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare menu items in a fast-paced stadium concession. You will operate grills, ovens, and fryers, ensure portion control and maintain high quality and sanitation standards to delight guests.

This role offers an hourly wage of $20.00–$26.00 and benefits for part-time roles, including a 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. The position remains open until December 31, 2026, and requires teamwork, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or line cook experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with staff and guests in a clear, respectful manner.
• Team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment experience is valued.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by regulations.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and package food prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Take verbal orders from front counter staff for guest orders.
• Maintain quality and production standards for all menu items.
• Ensure food is fresh and served at proper temperatures.
• Control portions and serving temperatures for concession items.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and displays.
• Operate grills, fryers, and ovens in a large-volume kitchen.
• Keep areas clean and properly stored; sweep and mop floors at shift end.
• Check out with floor supervisor to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Uphold sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance as required.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food handling cert

ServSafe

Job description

Oak View Group

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.

Oak View Group

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 $20.00 - $26.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31 , 2026.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Check out with the floor supervisor before ending the shift to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or line cook experience preferred.
• 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. 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.

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.