Line Cook | Part-Time | Waterloo Convention Center

Oak View Group; Waterloo, Austin (IA, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in live event hospitality seeks a dedicated Line Cook to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to prepare delicious meals in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of food quality and sanitation. Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic atmosphere, this position is perfect for you. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in service and innovation, and help create memorable experiences for guests at world-class events.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or food preparation is essential.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment is required.
• Must possess a valid food handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food products for guests in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to plan menus and food preparation.

Skills

Cook or Prep Cook Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Handling Certificate

ServSafe Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

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 $13 to $16.

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

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

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience.
• 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.
• 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.