Station Cook | Part-Time| The Station District

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

Job summary

An exciting culinary hub is seeking a passionate Station Cook to join its vibrant team. This role involves preparing delicious dishes, maintaining high standards of food safety, and delivering exceptional service to guests. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, showcasing their culinary skills while contributing to a dynamic dining experience. With a focus on creativity and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a community-centered venue that celebrates diverse culinary concepts. If you are eager to grow in your culinary career and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook or prep cook is essential.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, fresh food products for guests.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to plan menus and ensure quality.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Food Handling Certificate

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Broiler

Steamer

Convection Oven

Mixer

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 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.
• Must show demonstrated 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, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• 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.
• ServSafe preferred.

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.