Kitchen Utility Worker | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

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 Kitchen Utility Worker keeps a food service operation clean and running smoothly.  Primary job is dishwashing; washes and sanitizes all tableware, serving materials, cooking equipment and small wares.  Also must take out trash, stocking supplies, sweeping\mopping, and assisting with basic prep, ensuring strict adhernce to sanitation and safety standards for hygienic kitchen environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $10.00-$12.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until April 10, 2026.

The McAllen Convention Center goes beyond conventions and meetings to host the most important community events. The 18.5 acre complex hosts over 500 events each year and has an average attendance of 400,000 attendees annually. The McAllen Convention Center was designed as a multi-purpose event center that caters to anything from conventions to concerts to board room meetings. The Convention Center has become a popular concert venue and creates a picture perfect backdrop for local weddings. The McAllen Convention Center features a 60,000 sq.ft. column free exhibit hall, a grand ballroom, two boardrooms and up to 16 breakout rooms for meetings and smaller events.

• Dishwashing: Washing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and cooking utensils by hand or with a machine.
• Cleaning: Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, dining rooms, equipment, floors, drains, and storage areas, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing.
• Waste Management: Removing garbage and cleaning trash containers.
• Stocking & Organization: Storing clean items properly, stocking supplies, and keeping work areas tidy and organized.
• Support: Assisting chefs and cooks with basic food prep and other tasks as needed.
• Safety & Sanitation: Following all health, safety, and infection control regulations, including proper handling of chemicals and food safety protocols. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, bend, lift, and move items (often 30-50 lbs).
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, or willingness to learn. 
• Experience working in a casual and/or fine dining atmoshphere helpful
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Possess valid Food Handling Certificate

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.