Popcorn Cook, TD Garden

Delaware North Co; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional-cert Reimb

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA is hiring a Popcorn Cook. You will prepare, cook, and serve fresh popcorn while upholding food quality, safety, and guest service standards. The role supports a fast-paced, guest-focused arena environment with varied event schedules.

The position offers $19.20 per hour with weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and development. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required as events occur.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and event schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare event ordered quantities of popcorn for each event.
• Operate popcorn machines and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, appearance, and inventory levels during events.
• Clean and sanitize popcorn machines, workstations, utensils, and surrounding areas before, during, and after shifts.
• Restock popcorn supplies, seasonings, bags, oil, kernels, and other items.
• Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to guests and team members.
• Follow all company, venue, health department, and safety regulations.
• Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, or inventory shortages promptly.

Skills

Food service experience

Follow written/verbal instructions

Fast-paced environment

Dependable attendance

Night/weekend/holiday availability

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Popcorn Cook to join our team at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. As a Popcorn Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving fresh popcorn while maintaining high standards of food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and guest service. If you thrive on excitement and want your workday to fly by.

Pay

$19.20 - $19.20 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Prepare event ordered quantities of popcorn for each event
• Operate popcorn machines and related equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor product quality, freshness, appearance, and inventory levels throughout the event
• Clean and sanitize popcorn machines, workstations, utensils, and surrounding areas before, during, and after shifts
• Restock popcorn supplies, seasonings, bags, oil, kernels, and other necessary items
• Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to guests and team members
• Follow all company, venue, health department, and safety regulations
• Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, or inventory shortages to management promptly

More about you

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and event schedules as needed

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Shift details

• Days
• M-F
• Weekends

Who we are

Delaware North purchased the historic Boston Garden in 1975 and later constructed its successor, TD Garden, and neighboring The Hub on Causeway, both of which we continue to own and operate. As New England’s largest sports and entertainment arena, TD Garden is the home of the storied NHL’s Boston Bruins and NBA’s Boston Celtics franchises and hosts over 200 events annually with over 3.5 million visitors.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.