Line Cook

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 Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. This position supports daily food service operations, including banquets, catered events, concessions, and other convention center functions. The Line Cook works closely with the culinary team to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality food preparation for guests, clients, and event attendees.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.22 - $17.50.

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

This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.

Caney Pines Convention Center is East Montgomery County’s premier destination for conventions, meetings, trade shows, banquets, and community events. Owned by the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) and managed by Oak View Group (OVG), the approximately 210,000-square-foot facility features a 55,000-square-foot ballroom/exhibition hall, flexible meeting space, and expansive pre-function areas designed to accommodate events of all sizes. Strategically located in Valley Ranch Town Center, Caney Pines Convention Center is positioned to serve as a leading gathering place for business, tourism, and community engagement.

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Support food preparation and service for banquets, conventions, trade shows, corporate events, and other catered functions.
• Set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations before, during, and after service.
• Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely manner to meet event schedules and service requirements.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations, including proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food products to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure consistency across all events.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, supervisors, and other culinary team members regarding production needs and event requirements.
• Assist with inventory management, food preparation lists, and kitchen opening and closing procedures.
• Adapt to changing event schedules, menu requirements, and guest counts in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use kitchen equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, hotel, banquet, or catering environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse culinary and event operations team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on the convention center's event schedule.
• Food handler certification or other applicable food safety certification required or obtainable as required by local regulations.

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.

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.