Team Sous Chef Phoenix Mercury Training Facility

Position: Team Sous Chef | Full-Time | Phoenix Mercury Training Facility

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

As a member of the Mercury Training Facility Culinary Team, the Team Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation of meals for players, coaches, and staff throughout the WNBA season. This role plays a key part in fueling performance, ensuring meals meet nutritional standards, and maintaining the highest quality and presentation. This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00–$25.00.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily meal preparation under the direction of the Executive Chef
• Execute from-scratch cooking across all areas of meal preparation, with a strong focus on nutrition and dietary requirements
• Prepare and follow recipes accurately and independently
• Complete assigned menus in a timely manner, aligned with scheduled meal service times
• Maintain an A‑grade level of cleanliness in kitchen and equipment
• Follow strict food safety protocols, including FIFO standards (labeling, dating, rotating, screening products)
• Support the development and execution of new recipes aligned with current food trends and athlete dietary needs
• Maintain a clean and organized prep/cook station at all times
• Assist in receiving and organizing deliveries into proper storage (coolers, freezers, dry storage)
• Adhere to procedures for food handling, serving, and safe storage practices

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a sous chef or head chef
• Ability to work 10–12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficient in operating standard kitchen equipment (broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, slicer, chef knives, etc.)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused, high-performance environment
• Able to speak, read, and write in English
• Valid food handling certificate required (Serv Safe preferred)
• Previous experience in athletic, wellness-focused, or performance dining is a plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off: vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays

This position will remain open until July 10th, 2026.

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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