Cook Penn State Dining

Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360‑degree solution set for a collection of world‑class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items using 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 the Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen. This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00‑$21.00. This position will remain open until April 3, 2026.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

• Cooking and packaging food product that is prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Receiving verbal orders from front counter staff for food product requirements for guest orders.
• Maintaining quality and production standards on all menu items; food must be fresh and of high quality when served to guests.
• Ensuring portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Cleaning, stocking and restocking workstations and displays.
• Operating large‑volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep‑fat fryers and ovens.
• Ensuring all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and floor is swept and mopped at the end of shift. The Cook must be checked out before ending the shift by the Floor Supervisor to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards.
• Maintaining sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrating excellent attendance in line with company standards.

• Ability to communicate with employees, co‑workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business‑like and respectful manner that generates a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• 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.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team. 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 why 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.