Concessions Line Cook | Santander Arena

Job ID: 2026-28050

Location Name: Santander Arena

Category: Food & Beverage Management

Type: Regular Part-Time

Location: US-PA-Reading

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US-PA-Reading

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

9 months ago (1/5/2026 4:22 PM)

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 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 $14.00-$15.00 and is tip eligible

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

Santander Arena , located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, is a versatile venue that is serves as the home arena for the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Santander Arena has hosts an array of live events including concerts, Disney on Ice, and other family friendly events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

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.

Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

Previous cook or prep cook experience

Able to operate standard kitchen equipment to 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 which focuses on generating 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 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.

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.

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