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Oak View Group
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.
Position Summary
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Pastry Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are additional areas that the Pastry Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-driven schedule, including nights and weekends per business needs.
This role pays an hourly pay rate of $21.00 - $23.00.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until October 9, 2026.
About the Venue
Oak View Group is proud to manage the food and beverage operations at the Palm Springs Convention Center, a premier destination for conventions, trade shows, corporate meetings, galas, and special events in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Through innovative culinary programs and exceptional hospitality, OVG delivers a diverse range of food and beverage experiences, including convention concessions, premium catering, banquet services, and customized event dining. Serving thousands of guests annually, the Palm Springs Convention Center offers team members the opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences while supporting world-class events and gatherings.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high-quality, fresh pastry products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of products.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Responsible for portioning, arranging, and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
• Shows demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the deep fryer, convection oven, mixer, immersion blender, scale, and chef knife.
• Ability to read, follow, and execute recipes provided and convert the recipe to make the proper amount of product needed.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner, which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Able to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on the events' schedules and business needs.
• Required to possess or obtain a valid Food Handler Safety Card
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to OVG and venue concession operations.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.

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.