Lead Cook | Part-Time | SoFi 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.

TheLead Cook is responsible for the preparation cooking presentation and quality of food items while also providing direction and guidance to other culinary and kitchen team members at the SoFi Center for each TGL season and year-round private Lead Cook works closely with the Executive Chef and other culinary team members to execute menus banquets buffets special events and daily food production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized creative and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment while consistently following recipes food safety procedures and established quality standards. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-driven schedule including nights and weekends per business needs.

This role pays an hourly rate of $28.00 - $30.00.

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

This position will remain open until November 27 2026.

Oak View Group is the venue manager and food and beverage provider of theSoFi Center a first-of-its-kind venue located in Palm Beach Gardens on the campus of Palm Beach State College.TGLpresented 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. Seven TGL teams representing seven different cities go head-to-head in a season-long competition at SoFi Center a first-of-its-kind venue built specifically for TGL on the campus of Palm Beach State College. Matches air on ESPN and the ESPN app in the U.S. with every shot live and all the players micd up bringing unprecedented access to the competition for golf fans.

• Responsible for providing high-quality fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Prepare cold foods and other assigned menu items with consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of buffets food stations banquets receptions and special events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on seasonal menus special event offerings and other culinary initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with culinary and service staff to ensure timely accurate and efficient food production and service.
• Lead the training and mentoring of junior culinary staff in food preparation.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation excellent service and delivery of product.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation health and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Responsible for portioning arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
• Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef Executive Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous culinary restaurant hotel catering banquet or food service experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in Garde Manger or cold food preparation is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation cooking techniques knife skills and food presentation.
• Ability to read and follow recipes production guides and food preparation checklists.
• Knowledge of proper food handling sanitation and temperature control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain production timelines.
• Food Handler certification is required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.

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.