Prep Cook | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group; Dubuque (IA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Descripción de la vacante

The Prep Cook position at Oak View Group's Grand River Conference Center in Dubuque, IA offers an hourly rate of $15.00–$16.00 for part‑time scheduling, including event shifts. You will prepare food, follow holding procedures, and assist with dishwashing as needed to maintain quality and freshness.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, prior prep/line cook experience, and valid food handling certification if required.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience as prep cook or line cook preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with staff and guests.
• Teamwork in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Valid food handling certificate if required by state/federal regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Cook and package food, prepared to order or kept warm until served.
• Receive verbal orders from front counter staff for product requirements.
• Maintain quality and production standards for all menu items.
• Ensure correct portion control and serving temperatures.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations; assist with dishwashing as needed.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment (grills, fryers, ovens).
• Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of utensils and surfaces at shift end.
• Meet sanitation, health, and safety standards; maintain attendance.

Conocimientos

Previous experience as prep cook orライン

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Food handling certificate

Descripción del empleo

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 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 the quality or freshness of the product. The Prep Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. The Prep Cook may be asked to assist with dishwashing at times and be knowledgeable in operating an industrial dishwasher. This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00 - $16.00.

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

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About The Venue

The Grand River Conference Center is a full‑service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receives verbal orders from the front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items. Food must be fresh and of high quality when served to the guests.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Assisting with dishwashing and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas as needed.
• Responsible for operating large‑volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep‑fat fryers, and ovens.
• Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and the floor is swept and mopped at the end of the shift.
• Is checked out before ending the shift by the Floor Supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience as a prep cook or line cook preferred.
• 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.

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.