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 Prep Cook is responsible for food prep, cooking, and cleaning the kitchen and dishes. Clean, cut, or peel foods to prepare them for cooking and arranging on serving dishes. Kitchen employees follow directions from the executive chef. In addition, food preparation workers clean and maintain work areas and equipment.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00 - $16.00

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 11, 2026.

Located in historic downtown Provo, Utah, the Utah Valley Convention Center opened its doors in 2012 as the premiere meeting space in Utah County. The UVCC boasts the perfect blend of modern architecture, flexible meeting space, and breathtaking interior and exterior views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This combined with its functional floor plan makes it the perfect venue to host any event.

• Clean, cut, or peel various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Prepare foods according to banquet orders.
• Preparation and set up of hot and cold plates as directed.
• Arrange food on serving dishes.
• Give food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.
• Maintain and clean all equipment-related areas used in food prep, serving, and storing.
• Handle and move objects.
• Perform activities that use the whole body.
• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
• Estimate sizes, quantities, time, cost, or materials needed.
• Control machines and processes.
• Evaluate information against standards.
• Establish and maintain relationships.
• Other duties as assigned by the director of food and beverage and the executive chef.

• Previous prep cook experience is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED. 
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work closely with kitchen staff but also spend time alone cooking. 
• Provide excellent service to customers.
• General knowledge for the health and safety of patrons and staff.
• Must be sure that all details of the job are performed and work is accurate.
• Must be able to multitask.

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.