Line Cook | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows

Job summary

Responsible for preparing high-quality hot and cold food products according to company recipes and portioning requirements. Maintains kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and coordinates with chefs to plan menus and estimate consumption.

Job details

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 Line Cook is responsible for preparing foods to be served to guests throughout the venue. The Line Cook will often have direct contact with the public working in areas such as a buffet line slicing meats or preparing dishes to order. The Line Cook must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00-$20.00 CAD Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching This position will remain open until October 16, 2026. About The Venue Spruce Meadows is South Calgary's leading Sports and Entertainment District, located on the border of Southwest Calgary. Regarded as one of the top show jumping venues on the planet, a stunning 500-acre property also hosts a wide range of events, including tournaments, concerts, festivals, and world-famous markets. Responsibilities Responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests. Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements. Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product. Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment. Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking. Responsible for portioning, arranging, and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests. Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption. Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance. Qualifications Previous cook or prep cook experience highly preferred. Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife. 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. 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. ServSafe preferred. 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.

What you’ll do

Responsible for preparing high-quality hot and cold food products according to company recipes and portioning requirements. Maintains kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and coordinates with chefs to plan menus and estimate consumption.

Requirements

Previous cook or prep cook experience is highly preferred along with the ability to operate standard kitchen equipment. A valid food handling certificate is required, and ServSafe certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Pension Matching

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Kitchen Equipment Operation
• Food Safety
• Portion Control
• Menu Planning
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management
• Garnishing
• Sanitation Standards

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Sports & Recreation
• Trades