Specialty Cook | Part-Time | Amalie Arena

Oak View Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in venue management seeks a Specialty Cook in Tampa, Florida. The role involves preparing diverse menu items and ensuring top-notch quality and presentation. Candidates must have at least two years of kitchen experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must maintain a pleasant personality and adhere to standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products following recipes while maintaining high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and comply with health regulations.
• Complete assigned production priorities daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Stress Management

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

As a Specialty Cook, you’re a key member in bringing bold flavors and fresh ideas. You’ll be responsible for working closely with the Chef or Sous Chef, you’ll assist in prepping and preparing a variety of menu items with precision, speed, and creativity.

In this role, your focus is on executing each task efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. In addition, you’re a vital role in delivering a memorable dining experience for every guest.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $25.00-$26.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until September 19, 2025.

About the Venue

From 2011-2013, Amalie Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated AMALIE Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, AMALIE Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Board of Health and ServSafe regulations.
• Prepare food products as directed by recipe and/or supervisor while maintaining strict adherence to standards and speculation.
• Complete all assigned production priorities daily.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area according (including but not limited to refrigerators, counters, tables, storage areas, etc.)
• Equipment/tools may be available, but it is suggested that you provide and secure your own tools.
• Inform supervisor of any shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Knowledge of food quality, utilization, storage, rotation and consistency.
• Demonstrates practical understanding of kitchen sanitation.

Qualifications

• Creates and supports a team environment.
• Scheduling flexibility is essential, we must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Two (2) years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
• Able to work in an environment having both hot and cold temperatures.
• Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.