Kitchen Prep Cook | Seasonal Part-Time | Salt River Fields

Overview

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 Kitchen Prep Cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to standard recipes as well as maintain quality and taste assurance in all food items.

The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong management and independent decision-making skills are required.

In light of the seasonal and event-driven nature of our business, the position will run from mid-February until the end of March for the Spring Training season, with ability to return when event season begins again next Winter. Schedule varies depending on game time and attendance.

This is a seasonal role from February 1, 2026 and will end on April 1, 2026.

The hourly rate is $25.00-$30.00 per hour.

This position will remain open until April 1, 2026.

Oak View Group is the exclusive food, beverage, and merchandise provider for Salt River Fields
, the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies Spring Training!

• Prepping, portioning, arranging, and garnishing food
• Grilling and short order cooking
• Food stocking, rotating, labeling, dating, and temperature taking of food products
• Able to operate a variety of kitchen equipment and push full hot boxes
• Have good knife skills and ability to use a cut glove
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Anything else assigned by the Executive Chef

• Some level of culinary degree, certifications or experience required
• Ability to adjust to high pressure situations and be open to change, able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, accuracy and take direction
• Ability to work an event-driven schedule including weekdays, weekends, morning and evening shifts
• Must provide regular and consistent written availability to management
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card from Serv Safe, and other required compliance trainings
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees, management, and guests in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to stand and walk (possibly extended distances); ability to bend and climb stairs when necessary
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as boxes and equipment

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.