Prep Cook | Seasonal Part-Time | University of Utah (Ken Garff University Club)

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 world-class venues and iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

About the role

The seasonal Prep Cook is responsible for preparing menu items and assisting with daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment at the Ken Garff University Club at Rice-Eccles Stadium. This role supports both regular Club operations and high-volume University of Utah home game days, with an emphasis on game day preparation and service.

This is a seasonal role from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an hourly pay rate of $19.00 - $22.00.

Responsibilities

• Cook and package food products prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Prepare food items according to recipes, portion standards, and Club specifications.
• Provide additional culinary support during University of Utah home football games.
• Receive orders from front counter staff for guest food requirements.
• Maintain quality and production standards for all menu items, ensuring freshness and high quality.
• Uphold portion control and proper serving temperatures for all products.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and displays.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are clean, food is properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and floors are swept and mopped at the end of each shift.
• Check out with the floor supervisor to confirm cleanliness standards are met before ending the shift.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in all work areas.
• Assist with carving stations, chef activations, and other game day food service needs.
• Demonstrate excellent attendance as per company standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a prep cook is a plus.
• Availability to work all home game days is highly preferred: September 3rd, 12th, and 19th; October 10th and 24th; November 7th and 27th; and December 31st.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management, and guests.
• 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.
• Ability to carry and lift heavy objects.

Schedule

Seasonal position from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Must be available for all University of Utah home football game days: September 3rd, 12th, and 19th; October 10th and 24th; November 7th and 27th; and December 31st.

Pay

Hourly rate of $19.00 - $22.00.