Part Time Restaurant jobs in Saint John, NB

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.

• 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.

• 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