Cook

Oak View Group, the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cook for our Ford Idaho Center and Nampa Civic Center locations. These venues boast a combined capacity of 30,000 and serve up to one million guests annually.

About the Role

The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are critical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and packaging food products, prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receiving verbal orders from front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
• Maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items, ensuring food is fresh and high quality.
• Controlling portion sizes and serving temperatures of all food products.
• Cleaning, stocking, and restocking workstations and displays.
• Operating large-volume cooking equipment (grills, deep-fat fryers, ovens).
• Ensuring all work areas, equipment, food products, utensils, and floors are clean and sanitized at the end of each shift.
• Being checked out by the Floor Supervisor to ensure cleanliness standards are met before ending the shift.
• Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in all work areas.
• Demonstrating excellent attendance, meeting company standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests to create a positive and cooperative work environment.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and event-driven environment.
• Possession of a valid food handling certificate, if required by state and federal regulations.

Compensation & Application

This role pays an hourly wage of $17-22 plus tips. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

• 401(k) savings plan with matching.
• Accrued paid leave of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers and guests.
• Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• Strong focus on food quality and sanitation standards.