Concessions Line Cook - 2026

Compensation
Pay: $18.00/hr +  tips
This role participates in the shared F&B tip pool. Over the past two concert seasons, average tips have been approximately $18.60 per hour, though actual tips vary by show.

About Us
Food and beverage operations at Hayden Homes Amphitheater are a core part of the guest experience, serving hundreds of thousands of guests during live events each season. Our in house concessions program prioritizes speed, consistency, and quality in a high-volume environment. Concessions Line Cooks play a key role in keeping service efficient while maintaining strong food standards during every event.

Job Overview

As a Concessions Line Cook, you’ll work in a high volume concessions kitchen preparing food for guests during live concerts. This role is hands on and fast paced, with a strong focus on prep, batch cooking, and maintaining clean, organized stations throughout service.

Line cooks are typically assigned to a specific station such as fryer, grill, oven, or stocking and are expected to take ownership of that station for the duration of the shift. This includes preparing food in batches, stocking hot holding and warming cabinets, monitoring product levels, and communicating needs to the team so service stays smooth during peak rushes.

During shows, volume can spike quickly and without warning. Concessions Line Cooks are expected to anticipate demand, work with urgency, and operate at maximum efficiency to keep lines moving and guests served. This often means sustained periods of high output while balancing speed, food quality, and responsible product usage.

This kitchen produces classic, crowd-favorite concessions such as cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, waffle fries, corn dogs, and other high demand items. Cooks work with standard commercial kitchen equipment including propane grills, fryers, ovens, and hot holding units, and are expected to follow established procedures, operate equipment safely, and maintain strong food safety awareness at all times.

Attitude matters as much as experience in this role. Concessions Line Cooks are expected to work collaboratively, support teammates across stations, and stay focused during high pressure moments. A sense of humor, willingness to learn, and the ability to lock in and work hard when it counts are essential to success in this kitchen.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and quality standards
• Support high-volume service by working efficiently and maintaining consistent food output
• Assist with food prep before service and restocking during service as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cook stations, equipment, and shared kitchen areas
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols at all times
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and kitchen reset as needed during and after service
• Communicate clearly with kitchen leads and teammates to support smooth service flow
• Maintain a professional, focused approach during peak volume while contributing to a positive team environment
• Be a champion for venue sustainability and waste diversion efforts within a F&B program ranked #1 in the country for waste diversion
• Follow all Hayden Homes Amphitheater kitchen and safety protocols

Required Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Food Handler’s Permit required
• Previous high-volume kitchen or line cook experience required
• Willingness to learn, follow established systems, and take direction in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Ability to work safely around commercial kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, ovens, and hot holding units
• Hospitality-first mindset with a positive, flexible approach to learning and working within an established kitchen system
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, reliable attitude with the ability to shift into high-focus mode during peak service

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including chopping, lifting, reaching, and bending
• Ability to work in fast-paced kitchen environments and outdoors in temperature extremes and varying weather conditions, including cold, high heat, sun, wind, rain, and smoke

Schedule
• Show days throughout the concert season
• Shifts typically range from 4 to 8 hours depending on event needs
• Hours follow the concert schedule and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Availability from Mid-May until early October required 

What to Expect Working