Cafe Prep Cook | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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.

The Café Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fresh ingredients and menu components that support the daily operation of a fast-paced café. This position ensures all food is prepared according to standardized recipes portioned appropriately and ready for service while maintaining the highest standards of quality food safety and sanitation. The Café Prep Cook works efficiently to support multiple café concepts grab-and-go offerings and made-to-order menu items.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.00 - $24.00.

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

This position will remain open until October 9 2026.

Oak View Group is proud to operate the food and beverage program at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The hospitality operation features a diverse portfolio of dining experiences including a multi-concept café a modern luxury restaurant a licensed Starbucks location and a robust special events catering program. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food service and hospitality within one of the nations premier cultural destinations.

• Prepare ingredients by washing chopping slicing dicing peeling mixing and portioning according to recipes and production sheets.
• Prepare sauces dressings soups sandwiches salads grain bowls proteins and other café menu components.
• Assemble grab-and-go items and package products according to presentation standards.
• Label date and properly store all prepared food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain adequate prep levels to support daily café operations.
• Assist with opening stocking and organizing café kitchen stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to supervisors.
• Rotate products to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Support Line Cooks during peak meal periods as needed.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Maintain a clean organized and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food safety sanitation and HACCP guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment prep areas and utensils throughout each shift.
• Properly handle and store food products to maintain quality and safety.
• Work collaboratively with culinary team members to ensure timely food production.
• Assist with catering and special event preparation as assigned.
• Support other kitchen stations during high-volume service periods.

• Previous food preparation or kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience in cafés food halls quick-service or fast-casual restaurants is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within the designated timeframe.
• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize production.
• Commitment to food safety and quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Frequent bending reaching lifting and repetitive hand movements.
• Must be comfortable working in hot and refrigerated kitchen environments.

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.