Premium Kitchen Cook | Part-Time | Polar Park

Spectra; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the live event industry is seeking a Premium Cook for Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts. The role involves preparing high-quality food for guests, maintaining kitchen standards, and collaborating with the culinary team. Ideal candidates should have prior cooking experience and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, fresh food products.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Consult with kitchen supervisors to plan menus.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Food preparation

Education

Valid food handling certificate

ServSafe certification

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Meat slicer

Chef's 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 Premium Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests within all premium areas of the ballpark. The Premium 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 Premium Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00-$27.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 15, 2025.

About the Venue

Polar Park is a baseball park in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving as the home of the Worcester Red Sox, a Minor League Baseball team competing at the Triple-A level and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Opened for the 2021 Triple-A season, it has a seating capacity of 9,508 people.

Responsibilities

1. Provide high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
2. Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
3. Participate as a team player with responsibilities related to preparation, service, and delivery of products.
4. Report any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
5. Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
6. Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking.
7. Portion, arrange, and garnish food plates for delivery to guests.
8. Consult with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate food consumption.
9. Demonstrate excellent attendance standards.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment including broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef's knife.
• Effective communication skills with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management, and guests.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Valid food handling certificate if required by regulations.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Our Commitment

At OVG, we value diversity and inclusivity, believing they drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on protected classes including veteran status, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, in accordance with applicable laws.