Kitchen Prep Cook | Part-Time | Fifth Third Park

Spectra; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the live event industry as a Kitchen Prep Cook, where you will play a key role in food preparation and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. This position requires teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow your culinary skills.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients including washing, peeling, and chopping.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by sanitizing surfaces.
• Collaborate with chefs and line cooks for timely meal prep.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Efficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

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. More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Position Summary

A Kitchen Prep Cook plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a kitchen by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting chefs and line cooks.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food preparation and eager to contribute to a team-oriented kitchen environment. If you're interested in pursuing a career as a prep cook, consider gaining experience in various kitchen positions to build your skills and knowledge.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00-$18.00.

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

This position will remain open until August 29, 2025.

About the Venue

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at one of the most state-of-the-art minor league baseball and entertainment facilities in the country! Whether you’re here for a game, a concert, or a special gathering, expect an experience filled with smiles, fun, and lasting memories. Our commitment to top-tier customer service and state-of-the-art amenities ensures that every visit is a celebration. Join us at Fifth Third Park—where great times are had by all!

Responsibilities

• Ingredient Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients as per recipes.

• Basic Cooking Tasks: Perform tasks like reducing sauces, parboiling, and assembling simple dishes such as salads or appetizers.

• Organization & Inventory: Label and stock ingredients using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method to ensure freshness and minimize waste.

• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by sanitizing surfaces, washing dishes, and disposing of trash.

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe working environment

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with chefs, line cooks, and other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training a plus.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.

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.