Prep Cook | Part-Time | TD Coliseum

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

Reporting to The Sous Chefs and Culinary Supervisor, a Prep Cook is a key member of the culinary team responsible for assisting all aspects of preparation for the premium and concessions culinary operation. The Prep Cook will assist in culinary operations, food prep and production while maintaining the high standards expected for the final product. Willingness to learn and maintain advanced culinary techniques, food safety, sanitation practices and standards set by the company and the local health department are paramount to this role.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00 CAD

Benefits for Part-Time roles : Pension matching

EVERGREEN ROLE : Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

About The Venue

TD Coliseum in Hamilton, ON - $280 million renovation. The project will transform the facility into an 18,000-seat capacity venue with a reimagined facade, premium seating, enhanced acoustics, improved sightlines, upgraded concourses, optimized clubs and suites and artist lounges.

The newly modernized venue will join a rapidly growing southwestern Canadian marketplace with the ability to accommodate larger shows alongside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Opening in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provides a two-way line of communication between BOH & FOH during events, expediting food to events.
• Follow and maintain set culinary department standards and kitchen guidelines.
• Ensures consistent quality and expected standards are maintained.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
• Always comply with company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient facility operations.
• Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to events to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Assists in the food preparation for Catering, Concessions, Commissary Kitchen as well as other depts as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.
• Assist the team, make sure catering items are completed on time as per set standards.
• Maintains the “Clean as You Go” policy.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Assist with the breakdown of commissary kitchens / concession stands / concession spaces and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period following food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Make sure assigned prep is completed on time, coordinate with the kitchen staff. Follow company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills And Abilities

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands

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.

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