Cook | Seasonal Part Time | Mobile Convention Center

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. 

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality menu items utilizing commercial cooking equipment in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position ensures food is prepared and served in accordance with established quality, portion control, sanitation, and food safety standards to provide an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a team-oriented, event-driven environment while maintaining Oak View Group's standards for food quality, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction. This is a seasonal, part-time position supporting Mardi Gras operations.  

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

This is a seasonal role from December 21, 2026, and will end February 19, 2027.

This position will remain open until February 12, 2027.

Oak View Group manages three premier entertainment and event venues in Mobile, Alabama: Regions Arena, the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, and the Saenger Theatre. Together, these venues support a diverse range of concerts, sporting events, conventions, meetings, community gatherings, and live entertainment throughout the region.  

Regions Arena is a state-of-the-art, 10,000-seat entertainment venue currently under construction in downtown Mobile, with a planned opening in early 2027. Designed to become a premier destination for live entertainment and community events along the Gulf Coast, the arena will host professional hockey, concerts, family shows, regional and national sporting events, community gatherings, and events surrounding Mobile’s annual Mardi Gras celebrations. The venue will feature luxury suites, club spaces, loge boxes, and more than 27,000 square feet of flexible multi-purpose and pre-function space.  

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a 317,000-square-foot waterfront facility offering exceptional accommodations for conventions, meetings, trade shows, banquets, and special events. The facility includes a 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall, flexible meeting and event spaces, outdoor terraces, and views of the Mobile River.  

The Saenger Theatre is a historic 1,900-seat performing arts venue welcoming more than 70,000 guests annually. Home to the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, the Saenger hosts concerts, comedy, performing arts, and nationally recognized artists and productions.  

Across all three venues, our teams work in dynamic, event-driven environments focused on exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and creating memorable events for the Mobile community and visitors to the Gulf Coast.  

• Prepare, cook, and package food products according to established recipes, preparation procedures, and quality standards. 
• Receive and fulfill food orders communicated by concession stand employees or supervisors in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Maintain consistent food quality, freshness, presentation, and production standards for all menu items. 
• Follow established portion control guidelines and maintain proper food holding and serving temperatures. 
• Operate commercial cooking equipment, including grills, deep fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with safety procedures. 
• Monitor food preparation and production levels to support efficient service during high-volume events. 
• Minimize food waste by following established preparation, portioning, storage, and inventory rotation procedures. 
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas throughout assigned shifts. 
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products in accordance with food safety standards. 
• Ensure cooking utensils, equipment, and food preparation surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized. 
• Complete assigned end-of-shift cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing equipment, and properly storing food products. 
• Obtain supervisor approval of workstation cleanliness and completion of assigned closing responsibilities before ending each shift. 
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, sanitation, and food safety regulations. 
• Follow company policies and established procedures for workplace safety and proper equipment operation. 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding food preparation needs, supply shortages, and operational concerns. 
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance in accordance with company policies. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support kitchen and event operations. 

• Previous experience in food preparation, concessions, commercial kitchens, or a high-volume food service environment is preferred. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, event-driven environment. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, management, and guests. 
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, recipes, and food safety procedures. 
• Possess or willingness to obtain and maintain applicable food handling certifications.
• Basic understanding of food preparation, portion control, sanitation, and safe food handling practices is preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize assigned responsibilities. 
• Ability to maintain consistency and accuracy during high-volume food production. 
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices. 
• Ability to follow established recipes, preparation procedures, and food quality standards. 
• Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to assist with changing operational needs. 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout assigned shifts. 
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements. 
• Ability to lift and move heavy food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to safely operate commercial cooking equipment and handle kitchen utensils. 
• Must be comfortable working in environments with elevated temperatures, hot surfaces, steam, and exposure to cooking equipment. 

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.

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.

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