Kitchen Steward | Part-Time | Marcus Performing Arts Center

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Job Description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, offering an unparalleled platform that covers venue development and comprehensive capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, OVG has quickly expanded its influence across four continents, managing a collection of seven world-class venues and serving an extensive client roster that includes some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation solidifies its position as an industry pioneer focused on delivering exceptional experiences to sports fans and live event attendees worldwide.

OVG is now seeking a dedicated Kitchen Steward to join their team. This part-time role offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $18.00 and includes benefits such as a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. The Kitchen Steward position is instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation standards necessary for smooth kitchen operations. Key responsibilities include operating dishwashing equipment, managing waste disposal, polishing silverware, and cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas. Additionally, this role supports general food preparation for events, ensuring that all hygiene and food safety guidelines are diligently followed.

This position demands a team-oriented individual with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. The Kitchen Steward will handle tasks such as restocking supplies, cleaning pots, pans, and trays, adhering to HACCP procedures, and maintaining orderliness in dishwashing areas. The successful candidate must comply with safety and sanitation standards, including sweeping and mopping floors, washing food prep surfaces, managing trash disposal, and assisting with supply transfers. This role plays a vital part in upholding the high standards of cleanliness, safety, and quality that Oak View Group is known for.

Joining OVG means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive organization committed to innovation and excellence. The company fosters an environment where diverse voices are amplified, teamwork is valued, and every team member contributes to the company’s mission of transforming the live entertainment industry. The Kitchen Steward position reports within this dynamic culture, which embraces flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to service excellence. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in contributing to world-class entertainment venues while developing career skills in hospitality and food service operations.

This position remains open until July 31, 2026, encouraging interested applicants to apply promptly. Oak View Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and welcoming all qualified candidates regardless of veteran status, race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in a kitchen or dishwashing role preferred
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to follow health and safety guidelines
Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
Flexibility to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to communicate effectively with team members

Job Qualifications

Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
Working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements
Proven ability to understand directions
Ability to adapt to production requirements
Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings, holidays, overnights, and weekends, as required), depending upon event and business requirements
Ability to obtain and/or possess a valid SNHD food handling card

Job Duties

Assist in inventory management, which includes restocking supplies when necessary
Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedures
Clean all pots and pans along with cleaning and maintaining kitchens and stewarding
Follow and maintain knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations
Cleans kitchen equipment and practices all HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures
Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on a conveyor to the dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment
Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation
Washes pots, pans, and trays based on assigned procedures
Polishes silver using a burnishing machine tumbler, chemical dip, buffing wheel, and hand cloth depending on assigned equipment and procedures
Ensures compliance with outlined safety procedures
Maintains temperatures and chemical levels as outlined by provided standards
Keeps dish area orderly and in compliance with safety standards
Sweeps and mops kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, and other food prep surfaces
Removes trash and places it in designated containers
Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans
Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
Helps load and unload supplies and product
Performs other duties as assigned