Line Cook | Part-Time | Waterloo Convention Center

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Line Cook | Part-Time | Waterloo Convention Center Location US-IA-Waterloo Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 hour ago(7/21/2026 9:58 AM) Job ID 2026-33363 Location Name Waterloo Convention Center Category Culinary / Kitchen Management Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-IA-Waterloo Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 50701 Location : Address 200 W. 4th St. Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/23/2026 Oak View Group 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 a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary The Line Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Line Cook will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order. The Line Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$20.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until October 23, 2026. About the Venue At Waterloo Convention Center, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports and entertainment. We believe our employees are our greatest assets.  We will create a culture that empowers and inspires them to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons, and community.   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 as 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 or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance. Qualifications Previous cook or prep cook experience highly 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 that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.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.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...