Event Cook | Part-Time | TD Station

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 Event Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking, finishing, and presentation of hot and cold food for the Premium Club area, Suites, and other event catering areas as required. The Event Cook plays an important role in providing a high-quality guest experience by ensuring that all food is prepared safely, consistently, on time, and according to established standards. This position requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced event environment, manage multiple priorities, and work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent attendance and reliability are essential. The Event Cook must be available to work scheduled events based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.99 and is tip eligible CAD (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, finishes, and presents hot and cold food for the Premium Club, Suites, buffets, and other event catering areas.
• Sets up and safely operates kitchen equipment required for food preparation and service.
• Works effectively across multiple kitchen stations as required.
• Reviews and follows menus, prep lists, event sheets, and verbal or written instructions regarding food requirements.
• Ensures all food is prepared and ready according to event timelines and service requirements.
• Maintains proper portion control, serving temperatures, quality, and presentation of all food products.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment, including grills, ovens, deep fryers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Prepares and packages food that is made to order or held for service while maintaining appropriate food quality and temperature.
• Ensures food presentation and portion sizes meet established event and Food & Beverage standards.
• Demonstrates strong knife skills and proficiency in a variety of cooking and food preparation techniques.
• Maintains a working knowledge of standard menu items, buffet preparation, and event-specific food requirements.
• Follows all food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work area throughout the shift.
• Cleans kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas as required.
• Keeps refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and other food storage areas clean, properly stocked, and organized.
• Follows established waste-control procedures and accurately records spoilage and waste.
• Assists with receiving, stocking, and restocking food and supplies.
• Assists with end-of-event inventory and proper storage of remaining food and supplies.
• Communicates promptly with the Food & Beverage Manager regarding shortages, equipment issues, food quality concerns, or other operational needs.
• Works independently when required and takes initiative to identify and resolve issues during preparation and service.
• Supports fellow cooks and Food & Beverage staff and contributes to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Performs other food preparation, kitchen, and event-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet, catering, hotel, arena, or high-volume food service environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Good knife skills and ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, event sheets, and instructions accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently under time constraints.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced event environment.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other event dates as scheduled.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, and move food products, supplies, and kitchen equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment that may include heat, cold, noise, and periods of high activity

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.