Station Cook | Part-Time| The Station District

Spectra; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at The Station District in Great Falls, Montana, as a Station Cook. You'll prepare high-quality dishes in a dynamic environment, contributing to memorable dining experiences. This role offers growth and development opportunities in a community-focused setting.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience required.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Consult with kitchen staff to plan menus.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification

Food handling certificate

Tools

Broiler

Convection oven

Meat slicer

Chef 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 Station Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Station Cook will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats, frying foods or preparing dishes to order. The Line Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate between $16 to $20.00.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Evergreen Role: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

Join the team at The Station District, an exciting culinary and community hub in Great Falls, Montana. Overlooking the Missouri River, this innovative food hall is a collaboration between Big Sky Select and Oak View Group (OVG). It offers a dynamic workplace with four diverse culinary concepts including Asian Fusion, Italian, Mexican, and an American Grill, where creativity, passion, and a commitment to quality thrive. Whether you're a chef, manager, or food enthusiast, you'll find opportunities to hone your craft and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences in a prime location that serves both residents and visitors.

At The Station District, we value growth, development, and community engagement. With Big Sky Select’s vision and OVG’s expertise, employees benefit from ongoing training and career advancement opportunities within a supportive environment. This isn’t just a place to work; it’s a community space designed to bring people together through food and culture. If you’re passionate about food and eager to be part of a vibrant, community-focused team, The Station District is the perfect place to grow and thrive. Apply today and help shape the future of dining in Great Falls!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities 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.
• Consults with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Must demonstrate the ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or prep cook experience.
• 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, respectful, and professional manner, fostering a positive work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• 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 certification 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 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 why we are committed to amplifying voices from all 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, service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under law.