Culinary Steward - Hamilton - TD Coliseum

Description

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world‑class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Reporting to Chefs on Duty and the Sanitarian, a Culinary Steward is a key member of the culinary team, responsible for assisting with the cleaning, sanitation organization and other general duties. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, cookware, kitchen equipment, work areas, and utensils in an organized and hygienic manner. They should be willing to learn and maintain proper use of machinery and techniques related to the job, sanitation practices, food safety, and standards set by the company and the local health department.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00 CAD.

Benefits for Part‑Time roles: Pension matching

Evergreen Role

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

About The Venue

TD Coliseum in Hamilton, ON - $280 million renovation. The project will transform the facility into an 18,000‑seat capacity venue with a reimagined facade, premium seating, enhanced acoustics, improved sightlines, upgraded concourses, optimized clubs and suites and artist lounges. The newly modernized venue will join a rapidly growing southwestern Canadian marketplace with the ability to accommodate larger shows alongside Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. Opening in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain set culinary department standards and kitchen guidelines.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with keeping floors, walk‑ins, hallways and other food preparation areas clean, safe and organized.
• Oversee the proper set up and breakdown of your work areas.
• Properly wash, stack, and store China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Assist with timely organization of food deliveries. (i.e. make sure hot boxes are clean, plug in, sternos are lit etc.)
• Assist with recycling and trash removal.
• Follow daily cleaning, opening and closing checklists and timelines.
• Assist with food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local health department and other regulations.
• Follow proper opening and closing protocols.
• Assist in training new dishwashers.
• A ssist with event set‑ups & breakdowns in line with events when needed.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly and service‑oriented manner.
• Always comply with company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient facility operations.
• Maintains the "Clean as You Go" policy.
• Assist with the breakdown of commissary kitchens/concession stands/concession spaces and kitchen line, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period following food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and demanding environment.
• Support and help with culinary team.
• Ability to meet job requirements as a Culinary Steward.
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use and maintain basic dishwashing and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work with various chemicals related to the job.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills & ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong customer service orientation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management and peers.
• Ability to maintain local Health Codes and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work hours as dictated by the event schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and longer hours as required.

Other Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, work in hot and cold environments, employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Standing, walking, exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs on occasion, folding/unfolding, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.