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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 Cafe Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fresh ingredients and menu components that support the daily operation of a fast-paced cafe. This position ensures all food is prepared according to standardized recipes, portioned appropriately, and ready for service while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and sanitation. The Cafe Prep Cook works efficiently to support multiple cafe concepts, grab-and-go offerings, and made-to-order menu items.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.00 - $24.00.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 2, 2026.

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, dicing, peeling, mixing, and portioning according to recipes and production sheets.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, soups, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, proteins, and other cafe menu components.
• Assemble grab-and-go items and package products according to presentation standards.
• Label, date, and properly store all prepared food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain adequate prep levels to support daily cafe operations.
• Assist with opening, stocking, and organizing cafe kitchen stations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to supervisors.
• Rotate products to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Support Line Cooks during peak meal periods as needed.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, prep areas, and utensils throughout each shift.
• Properly handle and store food products to maintain quality and safety.
• Work collaboratively with culinary team members to ensure timely food production.
• Assist with catering and special event preparation as assigned.
• Support other kitchen stations during high-volume service periods.

• Previous food preparation or kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience in cafes, food halls, quick-service, or fast-casual restaurants is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within the designated timeframe.
• Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize production.
• Commitment to food safety and quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Must be comfortable working in hot and refrigerated kitchen environments.

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.

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.

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