Cook | Part-Time| SoFi Center - Oak View Group

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 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 position requires someone with a passion for the culinary arts, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding the highest standards. As a Cook at SoFi Center, you will be responsible for preparing and executing dishes to the highest quality, contributing to an impeccable dining experience for our guests. Cooks will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $23.00 to 28.00.

 

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:

Oak View Group is the venue manager and food and beverage provider of SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue located in Palm Beach Gardens on the campus of Palm Beach State College. SoFi Center will be the home of the TGL Golf League, founded by Tiger Woods and Rory Mcllroy,  TGL presented by SoFi is a new golf league, combining advanced technology with teams of top players from the PGA TOUR for two-hour weekly competitions in prime time starting in January 2025. The arena will seat about 1,500 people and featured matches between 6 teams for the inaugural season.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to develop and execute seasonal and specialty dishes that align with our standards.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet high-end aesthetic and taste standards
• Responsible for consulting with Stand Lead/Catering Managers and Concessions Manager to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Monitor food inventory and assist in ingredient ordering, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients
• Follow recipes precisely and adjust according to guests’ dietary requirements or special requests
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations, especially during peak hours
• Responsible for cooking and packaging food product which is 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.
• 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 floor is swept and mopped at end of shift. The Cook must be checked out before ending the shift by the Supervisor.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred as well as relevant work experience
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment to including the deep fryer, flattop grill, chargrill, broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Employee will constantly push & lift equipment, food product, and supplies.
• Frequently requires employee to pull, climb, stoop, kneel to push carts of equipment, carts of food, move tables & chairs, and reach supplies.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess 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 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.