Cook | Part-Time | University of Southern California (USC) Athletics

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 Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are additional areas that the Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.78 (Per CBA)

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until October 9, 2026

About the Venue

The University of Southern California (USC) Athletics encompasses a wide range of sports programs and facilities owned and operated by the University of Southern California. The facilities host various events, including sporting events, concerts, and other special events.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold. 
• Receives verbal orders from the front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders. 
• Responsible for maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items.  
• Confirms food is fresh and of high quality when served to the guests. 
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand. 
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays. 
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens. 
• Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and the floor is swept and mopped at the end of the shift. 
• Is checked out before ending the shift by the floor supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards. 
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. 
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance. 

Qualifications

• 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. 
• Previous experience as a prep cook or line cook preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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. 

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.