Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Under the general supervision of Managers, Supervisors, or Leads, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food and assisting in the preparation of items in the various kitchen operations throughout the facility. The Prep should understand the proper cooking and holding procedures to not sacrifice quality or freshness of product.

The Prep must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $14.00 to $15.00.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About The Venue: The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 40,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities include:

• Cooking and packaging food product which is prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receiving verbal orders from the front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
• Maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items.
• Ensuring food must be fresh and of high quality when served to the guests.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens.
• Ensuring that all work areas and equipment are clean.
• Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrating ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications include:

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

• 401(k) savings plan.
• 401(k) matching.

• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and guests.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.