Delaware North Sportservice is searching for part-time Cooks to join our team at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. As a Cook, you will partake in working our Action Stations during games and events handling food preparation for guest orders and communicating with serving team members.

Join our culinary team that values innovation, teamwork, and the pursuit of culinary excellence.

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at example .com/whatweoffer.

What will you do?

• Prepare food to comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, the freshness and quality of all menu items, and packages all products to proper specifications.
• Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Use waste control guidelines and record all waste on the spoilage sheet.
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory.

More about you:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house food service position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements.
• No high school diploma or GED required.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat.
• Standing and walking for the entire length of shift in moderate to high noise levels.
• Manual ability to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment.

Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, and retail at Nationwide Arena since dating back to the year 2000. The 18,500-seat venue is home to the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, and hosts concerts and events. We manage concession outlets, including diner-themed stands that offer traditional arena fares such as hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, and a variety of beers featuring local Ohio breweries.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Weekly pay.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation days and holidays.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house food service position.
• Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements.
• No high school diploma or GED required.