Line Cook | Part-Time | Diana Restaurant

Oak View Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Line Cook to join our high-volume venue kitchen in Houston. The role focuses on preparing steaks, fish, and proteins to temperature, with a food handler’s certificate required and long hours on your feet.

Part-time positions include 401(k) savings and 401(k) matching opportunities. Responsibilities include timely preparation, adherence to recipes, teamwork, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and accurate portioning.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cook or prep cook experience.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment (broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, slicer, knife).
• Clear, respectful communication with staff and guests.
• Team-player in a fast-paced event-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, fresh food for guests in a timely manner.
• Prepare hot and cold foods following recipes and portions.
• Collaborate with team to ensure excellent service and timely delivery.
• Report maintenance needs for kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work areas.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish plates for delivery.
• Consult with Executive/Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate consumption.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food handling certification

ServSafe certification

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Meat slicer

Chef's 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.

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 food to be served to guests throughout the venue. High‑volume, fast‑paced theater district restaurant. Able to work well with others, capable of cooking steaks, fish, and proteins to temperature. Food handler’s certificate, ability to work long hours on your feet.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00 - $25.00

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

This position will remain open until December 11, 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

• 1+ years of previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef’s 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.