Steward | Part-Time | Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium

Oak View Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k)matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Pasadena, CA seeks a part-time Steward to maintain kitchen cleanliness and support event prep for the Pasadena Convention Center.

The role involves dishwashing, pot/pan cleaning, waste disposal, and following HACCP standards. You will work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and be available for events as needed.

Hourly pay is $20.00-$22.00, with benefits including a 401(k) plan and matching. Open until November 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a steward or dishwasher is helpful but not required.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Have a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements.
• Proven ability to understand directions.
• Ability to adapt to production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory management, restocking supplies when necessary.
• Dispose of waste according to procedures.
• Clean all pots and pans and maintain kitchens and stewarding areas.
• Follow food safety and HACCP regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and surfaces.
• Wash dishes and manage dishwashing workflow.
• Polish silverware and maintain sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Experience as steward/dishwasher

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work in fast-paced events

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 kitchen Steward is responsible for assisting in the efficient operation of the kitchen and restaurants by maintaining cleanliness standards through the operation of dishwashing equipment and sinks, polishing silverware, removing garbage, and cleaning equipment and work areas, including the sweeping and mopping of floors. The Steward will also assist in general food preparation for events. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles:

• 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

About The Venue

The Pasadena Convention Center is a campus-style meetings and events complex in Pasadena, California, offering 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory management, which includes restocking supplies when necessary
• Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedure
• Clean all pots and pans along with cleaning and maintaining kitchens and stewarding
• Follow and maintain knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
• Cleans kitchen equipment and practices all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
• Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on a conveyor to the dishwashing machine, depending on assigned equipment.
• Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation
• Washes pots, pans and trays based on assigned procedures
• Ensure complete cleanliness and sanitation
• Polishes silver using burnishing machine tumbler, chemical dip, buffing wheel and hand cloth depending on assigned equipment and procedures
• Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation
• Ensures compliance with outlined safety procedures
• Maintains temperatures and chemical levels as outlined by provided standards
• Keeps dish area orderly and in compliance with safety standards
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
• Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces
• Removes trash and places it in designated containers
• Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
• Helps load and unload supplies and product
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a steward or diswasher is helpful but not required
• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Have a passion for hospitality
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements
• Proven ability to understand directions
• Ability to adapt to production requirements

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.