Prep Cook | Part-Time | Arvest Convention Center

Oak View Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Prep Cook for The Arvest Convention Center in Tulsa. The role involves preparing hot and cold foods, ensuring quality and freshness, and supporting kitchen operations during events.

The position emphasizes reliable attendance and the ability to work flexible event schedules. The pay ranges from $12.00 to $15.00 per hour, with part-time benefits including a 401(k) plan and matching.

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitation and safety standards in all work areas.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work events as scheduled per business need.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods following recipes and portioning requirements.
• Operate standard kitchen utensils and equipment in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Deliver high-quality, fresh food products to guests in a timely manner.
• Work as a team player with responsibilities related to preparation, service, and delivery.

Skills

Operate kitchen equipment

Communication

Minimal supervision

Teamwork

Food handling cert

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 Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food and assisting in the preparation of items in the various kitchen operations throughout the facility. The Prep Cook should understand the proper cooking and holding procedures to not sacrifice quality or freshness of product. The Prep Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $12.00 to $15.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles:

401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

About The Venue

The Arvest Convention Center, located in the Arena District in downtown Tulsa, is a modern and award-winning venue providing over 275,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Owned by the City of Tulsa for over 50 years, the ACC has been host to every kind of event imaginable and proudly serves the citizens of Tulsa and guests from around the world.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Operation of standard kitchen utensils and equipment in the concession stands in a prompt and efficient manner
• 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.
• Understand and follow guidelines set by OVG and the Health Department by maintaining 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.
• Take pride as a cook, resolve issues, and assist co-workers as needed.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance

Qualifications

• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• 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 perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• 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

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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.