Line Cook | Part-Time | Acrisure Arena

Oak View Group; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Palm Desert, CA, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare foods for guests at venues and events. The role involves working in buffet lines, slicing meats, and cooking to order, with emphasis on attendance and flexibility for events.

The position pays $20.00–$23.00 per hour for a part-time schedule. Benefits include a 401(k) savings plan and matching. The role remains open through Oct 9, 2026, and requires basic kitchen skills and a ServSafe-style certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• Prior cook or prep cook experience preferred.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment (broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, chef knife).
• Able to communicate clearly with staff and guests in a respectful manner.
• Works well in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Valid food handling certificate may be required by regulations.
• ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes and portions.
• Provide high-quality, fresh food for delivery to guests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate as a team to ensure excellent service and on-time food delivery.
• Report any kitchen equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work areas.
• Assist in menu planning and estimating food consumption with senior staff.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality at events.

Skills

Line cooking

Food prep

Communication

Team player

Food safety

Education

Food handler certificate

ServSafe

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Meat slicer

Chef knife

Job description

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 $20.00-$23.00

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

This position will remain open until October 9, 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, Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef 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.