Cook | Part-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center

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Cook | Part-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center

Location

US-FL-West Palm Beach

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

2 days ago (7/28/2026 4:46 PM)

Job ID

2026-33598

Location Name

Palm Beach County Convention Center

Category

Food & Beverage Management

Type

Regular Part-Time

Location : Location

US-FL-West Palm Beach

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

33401

Location : Address

650 Okeechobee Boulevard

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

10/30/2026

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.

The Cook will provide a range of culinary services for the building, including concessions, buffets, tableside, and cocktails, with event styles varying from casual to gala. The Cook must be skilled and independent with a strong understanding of culinary techniques, able to create high-quality, innovative dishes without the need for recipes or supervision, using their creativity, expertise, and knowledge of flavors. The Cook must have the a bility to work weekdays and weekends, with availability for some morning, noon, and evening shifts based on a fluctuating event-based schedule. Cooks are expected to stay composed and flexible in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong initiative and teamwork to ensure event success. This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.00 to $20.00. Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

The Palm Beach County Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, managed by the Oak View Group. The Center features a 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000 square-foot ballroom, and 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, as well as connecting to the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach.

Interact directly with guests in areas such as action stations and buffet lines, slicing meats or preparing made-to-order dishes. Apply advanced knowledge of plating techniques and presentation standards. Continuously improve culinary skills by seeking guidance and learning from senior team members. Independently create meals and prepare food items according to recipes with little to no assistance. Manage all opening and closing responsibilities in the kitchen independently. Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, stovetops, tilt skillets, grills, fryers, slicers, and rotating ovens. Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen by washing culinary and service dishes, cleaning tables, walls, and floors, and stocking items with properly labeled dates. Enforce food safety policies and procedures for proper handling, sanitation, storage, and dispensing of food and beverages, following state food handlers' certification standards. Adhere to safety and uniform standards, including wearing the required attire and protective equipment (e.g., hat, hairnet, cut-resistant gloves, non-slip shoes). Share knowledge and culinary techniques with junior staff, ensuring proper preparation and food presentation. Work collaboratively with the team to ensure efficient preparation, excellent service, and timely delivery of products. Report and