Prep Cook | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Hartford, CT is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare menu items, manage mise en place, and ensure quality and timely delivery to guests while maintaining sanitation standards.

The role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$20.00 and offers part-time hours with benefits such as 401(k) plan and matching. Candidates with prior prep cook experience and knowledge of food safety are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience is highly preferred.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and guests in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state/federal regulations.
• ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepare mise en place for hot and cold items per recipes and prep lists.
• Work as a team to ensure excellent service and delivery of products.
• Report maintenance needs for kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Observe and test foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish plates for delivery to guests.
• Consult with Executive Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate food usage.

Skills

Prep cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Equipment operation

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection oven

Mixer

Meat slicer

Chef knife

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 menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Prep Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are additional areas that the Prep Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00 - $20.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles

401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 4, 2026

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepare mise en place for hot and cold food items according to company recipes and daily prep lists.
• 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.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience is highly preferred.
• 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 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.
• ServSafe preferred.

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.