Kitchen Prep Cook - Part-Time - Terre Haute Convention Center

Oak View Group; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in venue management seeks a Part-Time Kitchen Prep Cook for the Terre Haute Convention Center. This role involves food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a passion for culinary arts.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment like broiler and convection oven.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards in work areas.
• Report maintenance required for kitchen equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Sanitation Standards

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

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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 Kitchen Prep Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue, often taking on the responsibility for setup, sanitation, cleaning and closing of workstation and dish areas. Employees will work in an ever changing fast-paced environment. These cooks must also maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until June 30, 2025.

About The Venue

The Terre Haute Convention Center opened in the spring of 2022. It offers more than 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible ballroom space with the ability to seat up to 1000 attendees for a large general session or 700 for a formal dinner. With the flexibility of the space, planners have the ability to host a full conference with meals and breakout sessions. The convention center will have on-site catering, audio-visual services, professional event staff and event planning, and first-class service. Attendees from the region and afar will enjoy the convenience of the connected hotels and parking garages, making location and ease for guests more than ideal for conventions.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment to including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Present with a professional appearance and demeanor. 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 on your feet for long periods of time and be able to lift, pull or push up to 50 lbs
• 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.
  
  

Education, Qualifications And Experience

• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  

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.

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