Cook | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain quality and production standards on all menu items.
• Ensure food is fresh and of high quality when served to guests.
• Manage portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and displays.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens.
• Ensure all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and the floor is swept and mopped at the end of the shift.
• Be checked out before ending the shift by the floor supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests.
• Previous experience as prep cook or line cook preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.

About The Venue

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. It 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan
• 401(k) matching

Schedule

This position will remain open until July 31, 2026.

Pay

The Cook pays an hourly rate of $11.00-$14.00.

Company Culture

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.