Catering Prep Cook | Part-Time | CFG Bank Arena

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 Catering Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and organizing ingredients and food products to support efficient and timely kitchen operations. This position follows established recipes preparation methods portioning standards and food safety procedures to ensure consistent high-quality products. The Catering Prep Cook works closely with the culinary team to maintain properly stocked workstations accurate food preparation cleanliness and an overall safe and organized kitchen environment.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.00 - $18.00.

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

This position will remain open until December 25 2026.

CFG Bank Arena is home to some of the most iconic concerts and shows to ever perform live. Recently it underwent a massive $200 million renovation that completely transformed Baltimores iconic arena into a modernized entertainment and hospitality destination. CFG Bank Arena was just recently named the 4th Highest-Grossing Venue Worldwide in venues at capacity by Billboard.

• Responsible for preparing high-quality fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepare mise en place for hot and cold food items according to company recipes and daily prep lists.
• Wash peel chop slice and measure fruits vegetables and meats according to recipes and daily prep lists.
• Label date and store all food items properly using the FIFO (first-in first-out) method.
• Set up and stock workstations with the necessary tools and ingredients before service.
• Perform initial cooking steps like parboiling and reducing sauces.
• Monitor stock levels and report low items or waste to the Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation excellent service and delivery of product.
• Maintains sanitation health and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen restaurant hospitality catering concessions or food service environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques kitchen equipment and culinary terminology.
• Ability to follow recipes preparation instructions portioning guidelines and daily prep lists accurately.
• Basic knowledge of food safety sanitation and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to safely use knives kitchen equipment and other food preparation tools.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with coworkers and culinary leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple preparation tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends holidays and event days as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with kitchen operations including lifting carrying bending reaching and moving throughout the kitchen.

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.