Dishwasher & Catering Steward | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Dishwasher & Catering Steward | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

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 Dishwasher & Catering Steward is responsible for the sanitation of all kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, dishware, glassware and silverware, as well as the kitchen. They are also responsible for all back of house areas being set and ready prior to events. The Dishwasher & Catering Steward will assist in pulling and staging all equipment prior to set-up as well as clean-up after the event. All catering equipment will be maintained, stored and inventoried. Assist in other areas of Catering as required. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00

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

This position will remain open until September 25, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine equipment & wash any items not dishwasher-safe by hand
• Place clean dishes, utensils or equipment in proper storage areas
• Assist on plate-up, food production line as needed
• Sort and remove trash or compost and clean the bins out after usage. Sweep and/or scrub all floors in the kitchen and back of house areas
• Place clean dishes, utensils or equipment in proper storage areas
• Assist in keeping dock areas clean and organized
• Clean up spills and/or breakage on the event floor
• Maintains a positive attitude and compliant employee relations climate
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations in accordance with company standards
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen for the food and beverage operation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Past experience working in a food production kitchen or similar industry preferred.
• Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers and managers in a variety of fast-paced work situations.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and long hours.

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.