Lead Cook, Nationwide Arena

Delaware North; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 60,174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a part-time Lead Cook to lead the kitchen on game days and special events, plan menus with management, and ensure food meets quality standards.

The role offers weekly pay, opportunities for training and development, employee discounts, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have prior high-volume kitchen experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food service position
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Dependability and flexibility, especially during evenings, weekends, and game days

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during busy game days and events; review menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is looking for part-time Lead Cooks to join our food and beverage team at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio for hockey season.

As a Lead Cook, you will showcase your skills and be a visible leader in the kitchen, on game days and special events. Partnering with management team members, you will plan menus, and deliver food to quality standards.

Bring your culinary skills to game day!

Why Join Us?

Be part of the excitement of live hockey

Work in a high-energy environment

Gain valuable leadership and high-volume kitchen experience

Training and development opportunities

Pay

$20.00 - $21.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member's personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Lead and support the kitchen team during busy game days and eventsReview menus and customer orders to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked , as well as maintaining the kitchen and storage facilities in a sanitary condition
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory in accordance with guidelines

More about you

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food service position
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Dependability and flexibility, especially during evenings, weekends, and game days

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to and from freezers and ovens, reach up to seven feet, twist, bend, and squat
• Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Events
Weekends

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, and retail at Nationwide Arena since dating back to the year 2000. The 18,500-seat venue is home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, and hosts concerts and events. We manage concession outlets, including diner-themed stands that offer traditional arena fares such as hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, and a variety of beers featuring local Ohio breweries.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.