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.

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of food items for catering and concessions in accordance to current standards, including but not limited to: grilling, sauce preparation, meat fabrication and plating. Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with opening and closing duties for the kitchen and concessions.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20 to $23.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until May 2, 2025.

The St. Charles Convention Center is the finest full-service convention center in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Containing over 154,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 83,000 square feet of exhibit space, the SCCC is the perfect place for events up to 3,000 attendees. Located mere minutes away from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, the St. Charles Convention Center is surrounded by multiple hotels, Historic Main Street, and the Streets of St. Charles, giving versitility to your commute and experience at St. Charles Convention Center.

St. Charles Convention Center's parent company 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):

• Prepare and deliver food products according to set standards and recipes.
• Assist in set up, preparation and breakdown activities.
• Ensure proper handling of food service equipment.
• Assist Executive and Sous Chef in development of kitchen staff and ongoing training of current and new staff.
• Maintain a positive and compliant employee relations climate.
• Observe compliance to health and sanitation and safety regulations.
• Assist Chef in creation/execution of production lists.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.

NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Ability to work closely with staff and deal occasionally with customers.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Previous experience in large, banquet type kitchen facility.
• Basic Computer competency preferred. Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, extended (long) work days and extended number of days.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive kitchen experience.
• Maintain certification in a nationally recognized sanitation and food handling program.
• Experience in culinary training, including food preparation, and selection and storage of food.

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.