Culinary Prep Cook

Culinary Prep Cook | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Location

US-IA-Des Moines

Job ID 2025-24584

Location Name

Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

The Prep Cook assists in preparing and production of food for the venue at catered functions. Responsible for set-up, sanitation, cleaning and closing of 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 $20.00

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

This position will remain open until October 10, 2025.

Responsibilities

Assists with the delivery of food to designated function areas

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 with positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers and purveyors in a variety of work situations.

Qualifications

Previous experience or training in food preparation or other related kitchen experience preferred.

Detail oriented, ability to multi-task 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.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.