Production Cook Ensemble Arts - Oakview 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

Ensemble Arts Philadelphia is looking for a talented Production Cook. The Production Cook will be a part of the Culinary Kitchen Team and will assist with all kitchen prep.

This role will pay a hourly of $16 to $19.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

Responsibilities

Set up and stock station with all necessary supplies, ensuring proper inventory control.Effective communication skills and ability to take direction from supervisors.Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and proactively solve issues.Knowledge of Health Department food safety and sanitation standards.Cook and prepare menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff according to the recipe index, ensuring food quality and time standards are always met.Maintain a high level of communication, understand the verbiage for call backs of menu items, and keep lines of dialogue open and relevant to service.Answer, report to, and follow instructions and direction from Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or other leadership.Properly clean and break down station at the end of service, ensuring all food handling and food storage standards are met.Ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene always meet food safety standards and regulations.Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, leadership, and vendors.

Qualifications

1-2 years of experience as a catering/restaurant prep cook or prep cook in a high-end, high-volume, fast-paced kitchen (or comparable).Effective communication skills and ability to take direction from supervisors.Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.Ability to work independently, resourcefully, and proactively solve issues.Assist team with events when needed. Ability to lift, pull, push, carry up to 30 pounds/ stand for extended periods of time.

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.

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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.