Lead Cook | Part Time | The Station District

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 Lead Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue, while also providing direction and guidance to other culinary and kitchen team members. The Lead Cook will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order.

This role has a hourly wage of $15.00 - $20.00, based on experience.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until Otober 31, 2024

About the Venue

Join the team at The Station District, an exciting culinary and community hub in Great Falls, Montana. Overlooking the Missouri River, this innovative food hall is a collaboration between Big Sky Select and Oak View Group (OVG). It offers a dynamic workplace with four diverse culinary concepts including Asian Fusion, Italian, Mexican, and an American Grill, where creativity, passion, and a commitment to quality thrive. Whether you're a chef, manager, or food enthusiast, you'll find opportunities to hone your craft and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences in a prime location that serves both residents and visitors.At The Station District, we value growth, development, and community engagement. With Big Sky Select's vision and OVG's expertise, employees benefit from ongoing training and career advancement opportunities within a supportive environment. This isn't just a place to work; it's a community space designed to bring people together through food and culture. If you're passionate about food and eager to be part of a vibrant, community-focused team, The Station District is the perfect place to grow and thrive. Apply today and help shape the future of dining in Great Falls!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests

• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements

• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product.

• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment

• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas

• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking

• Responsible for portioning, arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests

• Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption

• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years previous culinary experience working in a high-volume food and beverage operation

• Previous supervisory experience (preferred)

• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

• Ability to speak, read and write in English

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment

• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations

• ServSafe preferred

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.