Title Concessions Cook | Part-Time | Polar Park

Comcast Spectacor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in live events seeks a Concessions Cook to join their dynamic team at a premier venue. This role involves preparing high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction through excellent service and adherence to food safety standards. You'll work with a diverse team, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere where your culinary skills can shine. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in creating memorable experiences for guests while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package food products to order while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Education

Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Grills

Deep-Fat Fryers

Ovens

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

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$22.00.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 18, 2025.

About the Venue

Polar Park is a baseball park in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving as the home of the Worcester Red Sox, a Minor League Baseball team competing at the Triple-A level and an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Opened for the 2021 Triple-A season, it has a seating capacity of 9,508 people.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receives verbal orders from the front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items. Food must be fresh and of high quality when served to the guests.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens.
• Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and floors are swept and mopped at the end of each shift.
• The Cook must be checked out by the Floor Supervisor before ending the shift to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Must demonstrate the ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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. 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 we serve, and we are committed to amplifying voices from all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on protected classes, including veteran status, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, among others, in accordance with applicable laws.