Cook | Part-Time | Iowa Events 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.

The Cook assists in the preparation and production of food for the venue at catered functions. Responsible for the setup sanitation cleaning and closing of the workstation area. Employees will work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-based schedule.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00

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

This position will remain open until November 20 2026.

• Assists with the delivery of food to designated function areas
• Assists with cooking (frying) of food products utilizing a variety of equipment: convection ovens fryers steamers among others
• Assists with preparation of hot sauces and soups
• Follow a prep list created by chefs for planned duties
• Prepare cooking ingredients
• Prepare and plate dishes as directed such as salads entrees and desserts
• Ensure proper storage of all food
• Maintains a positive and compliant employee relations climate
• Ensures compliance with health sanitation safety and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen for the food and beverage operation
• Communicate and positively interact with diverse personalities including co-workers and purveyors in a variety of work situations
• Frequently works independently or with small teams on a variety of specific detail-oriented projects
• Assists supervisors and chefs in overseeing staff in specific situations

• 1-2 years of previous experience or training in food preparation or other related kitchen experience required
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledgeable of cooking with a variety of equipment: convection ovens fryers steamers etc.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and long hours

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.