Kitchen Steward | Part-Time | Terre Haute Convention Center

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 the sanitation of all kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, dishware, glassware, and silverware, as well as the kitchen. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. Kitchen Stewards must work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$15.00.

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

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

About the Venue

The Terre Haute Convention Center opened in the spring of 2022. It offers more than 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible ballroom space with the ability to seat up to 1000 attendees for a large general session or 700 for a formal dinner. With the flexibility of the space, planners have the ability to host a full conference with meals and breakout sessions. The convention center will have on-site catering, audio-visual services, professional event staff and event planning, and first-class service. Attendees from the region and afar will enjoy the convenience of the connected hotels and parking garages, making location and ease for guests more than ideal for conventions.


Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating the dishwashing machine, ensuring water temperature is correct and soap and drying agents are connected and working properly.
• Maintain organization of dishware, small wares, pots, and pans in kitchen and storage areas.
• Responsible for cleaning the food production areas in the kitchen and warehouse, including walls, floors, and other areas as necessary.
• Responsible for removing garbage and recyclables from the kitchen and depositing them in the appropriate venue garbage and recycling area.
• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen equipment and ensuring items disassembled for cleaning are properly reassembled and operational.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of banquets.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Steward or Dishwasher a plus.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for attendance.
• Working knowledge of all applicable sanitation 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.