Line Cook | Part-Time | The Met

Oak View Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Line Cook for The Met Philadelphia venue. The role requires high-volume kitchen experience, timely preparation of hot and cold dishes, and teamwork to deliver meals for guests during events.

Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The position supports part-time hours with a focus on attendance and event-driven schedules. Benefits include 401(k) savings and matching.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience preferred.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment listed above.
• Clear, professional communication with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, fresh foods in a timely manner for guests.
• Prepare hot and cold items per recipes and portioning needs.
• Work as a team to ensure excellent service and on-time delivery.
• Report any kitchen equipment maintenance as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in work areas.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Meat slicer

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 must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. This is a high-volume venue; previous experience in a similar environment is required for this position.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00 - $24.00

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

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

About The Venue

After a comprehensive $56 million renovation, The Met Philadelphia reopened on December 3, 2018, with a performance by Bob Dylan. The renovation restored the building's historic features while updating it with modern amenities. Today, The Met operates as a premier concert venue, hosting a wide range of performances from classical music and opera to rock concerts and comedy shows. The venue's revival has been celebrated as a significant achievement in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. The Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia stands today as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing commitment to preserving historic landmarks for future generations.

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 the 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 is 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 certification is 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.