Lead Cook| Part-Time | Mirabito Stadium

Oak View Group; City of Binghamton, Dayton (NY, OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in live event management is seeking a Lead Cook to join their dynamic culinary team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious dishes and ensuring high-quality food service for guests. Your expertise will guide other kitchen team members while you maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your culinary skills will shine. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a collaborative team atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in high-volume operations.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food products for guests in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Handling Certificate

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.

Overview

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue, while also providing direction and guidance to other culinary and kitchen team members. The Lead Cook will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order.

This role has an hourly wage of $18 to $22.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until May 9, 2025.

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 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 and Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years previous culinary experience working in a high-volume food and beverage operation.
• Previous supervisory experience (preferred).
• 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.

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.