Prep Cook | Part Time |Donald L Tucker Civic Center

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 Prep Cook assists in preparing and production of food for the venue at catered functions. Responsible for set-up, sanitation, cleaning and closing of workstation area. Employees will work in an ever changing, fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-based schedule.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.75.

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

The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center features a 12,500-seat arena, 34 luxury suites, 476 club seats, over 54,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibition space and an arena view restaurant, the Spotlight Grille. The arena is home to Florida State Men's and Women's basketball and is known for its electric atmosphere and fierce home court advantage. Not only a music and sports venue, the arena also is frequently used for trade shows, large catered functions, receptions, religious services, and classes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the delivery of food to designated function areas.
• Follow a prep list created by chefs for planned duties.
• Prepare cooking ingredients.
• Prepare and plate dishes as directed such as salads, entrees, and desserts.
• Ensure proper storage of all food.
• Maintains a positive and compliant employee relations climate.
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen for the food and beverage operation.
• Communicate with positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers and purveyors in a variety of work situations.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training in food preparation or other related kitchen experience preferred.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, 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.