Line Cook | Full-Time | Penn State University Athletics

Oak View Group; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is hiring a Line Cook to prepare foods for guests across the venue. You will work on stations such as buffet lines, slicing meats, and assembling dishes, with a focus on timely, high-quality service.

The role involves frequent public contact and flexibility to work events as scheduled. Hourly pay ranges from $23.00 to $26.00, with full-time benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience highly preferred.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including 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 manner.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, fresh food for guests in a timely manner.
• Prepare hot and cold foods following recipes and portioning requirements.
• Work as a team with specific responsibilities for preparation, service, and delivery of product.
• Report any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish plates for delivery to guests.
• Consult with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate food consumption.
• Demonstrate excellent attendance as required by the company.

Skills

Cook experience

Kitchen equipment

Communication

Team player

Food safety

ServSafe

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Slicer

Chef knife

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

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

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$26.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

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.


• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience highly 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 that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.


• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.


• Possess a 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.