Kitchen Prep Cook/Line Cook| Part-time | PHX Arena

Spectra; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading venue in the heart of Phoenix! As a Prep Cook/Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality food to guests at exciting events. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, preparing delicious dishes while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. With a focus on teamwork and excellent service, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and grow your career in the live event industry.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Accrued paid leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or prep cook is essential.
• Must possess a valid food handling certificate as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, fresh food products for guests.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards in work areas.
• Collaborate with chefs to plan menus and estimate food needs.

Skills

Cook experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Food handling certificate

ServSafe certification

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

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 Prep Cook/Line Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Prep/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 Prep/Line Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $18 to $22.00.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

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

About the Venue

The PHX Arena is in the heart of downtown Phoenix, home to the Phoenix Suns and Mercury professional basketball teams and a variety of special events and concerts year-round, making it the preeminent destination for sports and entertainment in the southwest.

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.
• 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.

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.