Kitchen Utility Worker | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

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 Kitchen Utility Worker keeps a food service operation clean and running smoothly. The primary job is dishwashing; it washes and sanitizes all tableware, serving materials, cooking equipment, and small wares. Also must take out trash, stock supplies, sweep/mop, and assist with basic prep, ensuring strict adherence to sanitation and safety standards for a hygienic kitchen environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $10.00 - $12.00.

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

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

The McAllen Convention Center goes beyond conventions and meetings to host the most important community events. The 18.5-acre complex hosts over 500 events each year and has an average attendance of 400,000 attendees annually. The McAllen Convention Center was designed as a multi-purpose event center that caters to anything from conventions to concerts to board room meetings. The Convention Center has become a popular concert venue and creates a picture-perfect backdrop for local weddings. The McAllen Convention Center features a 60,000 sq. ft. column-free exhibit hall, a grand ballroom, two boardrooms, and up to 16 breakout rooms for meetings and smaller events.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing: Washing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and cooking utensils by hand or with a machine.
• Cleaning: Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, dining rooms, equipment, floors, drains, and storage areas, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing.
• Waste Management: Removing garbage and cleaning trash containers.
• Stocking & Organization: Storing clean items properly, stocking supplies, and keeping work areas tidy and organized.
• Support: Assisting chefs and cooks with basic food prep and other tasks as needed.
• Safety & Sanitation: Following all health, safety, and infection control regulations, including proper handling of chemicals and food safety protocols. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience working in a casual and/or fine dining atmosphere is helpful.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, or willingness to learn. 
• Possess a valid Food Handling Certificate.

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.