Cook | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

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 Cook assists in the preparation and production of food for the venue at catered functions. Responsible for the setup, sanitation, cleaning, and closing of the workstation area. Employees will work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-based schedule.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00

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

This position will remain open until November 20, 2026.

• Assists with the delivery of food to designated function areas
• Assists with cooking (frying) of food products utilizing a variety of equipment: convection ovens, fryers, steamers, among others
• Assists with preparation of hot sauces and soups
• Follow a prep list created by chefs for planned duties
• Prepare cooking ingredients
• Prepare and plate dishes as directed, such as salads, entrees and desserts
• Ensure proper storage of all food
• Maintains a positive and compliant employee relations climate
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen for the food and beverage operation
• Communicate and positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers and purveyors in a variety of work situations
• Frequently works independently or with small teams on a variety of specific, detail-oriented projects
• Assists supervisors and chefs in overseeing staff in specific situations

• 1-2 years of previous experience or training in food preparation or other related kitchen experience required
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledgeable of cooking with a variety of equipment: convection ovens, fryers, steamers, etc.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and long hours

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.