VIP Kitchen Line Cook - 2026

Age Requirement: 18+
Compensation
Pay: $18.00/hr + participation in the shared F&B tip pool
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
Sound Bites is the Premium Seating Structure’s kitchen at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, supporting full-service dining for our Cabanas and Deschutes Deck guests. Our food program has been recognized nationally as one of the top Premium Seating food operations in the country. The Sound Bites kitchen delivers elevated food in a live concert setting, balancing thoughtful menus, efficient execution, and close coordination with service teams to create a polished guest experience from start to finish.

Job Overview
As a Sound Bites Line Cook, you’ll work in the VIP Kitchen preparing food for Premium Seating sections throughout each event. This is a hands-on line cook role focused on execution, including working the griddle, fryers, salad and cold stations, prep, breakdown, and dish support as needed. Cooks are expected to champion their station and operate with a learner’s mindset.

Menus rotate throughout the season and require adaptability, attention to detail, and strong fundamentals. While the majority of service supports Premium Seating dining, this role may occasionally include large-format platter preparation, pre-orders, or special cooking events. Success in this role comes from anticipating needs, staying organized, working cleanly, and maintaining speed and consistency as volume rises and falls during live events.

Attitude matters just as much as skill in this kitchen. Sound Bites Line Cooks are expected to work hard, stay flexible, and support the team through every phase of service. We value cooks who bring focus, professionalism, and a good sense of humor to the line.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and Premium Seating standards
• Support Premium Seating service by executing food accurately, efficiently, and on time
• Assist with prep and execution of rotating menus using prep par sheets
• Support large-format platter preparation, pre-orders, and occasional VIP cooking events 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 during and after service
• Communicate clearly with kitchen leads and service teams to support smooth service flow
• Maintain a professional, focused approach during peak service periods
• Champion venue sustainability and waste diversion efforts as part of an F&B program recognized as #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 line cook experience required; high-volume or event kitchen experience preferred
• Strong understanding of kitchen fundamentals, food safety, and station organization
• Ability to execute food consistently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to jump in, learn, and support the kitchen wherever needed
• Team-first mindset with a positive, flexible approach to working within an established kitchen system
• Openness to learning rotating menus and adapting to changing service needs
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and move for the duration of the shift
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to safely climb and descend steep step to access food trailer
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including lifting, reaching, bending, and plating
• Ability to work in fast-paced kitchen environments and outdoors in temperature extremes, including cold and high heat
• Ability to work in environments with moderate to loud noise levels

Schedule
• Show days throughout the concert season
• Occasional prep or training shifts occur on non-show days
• Typical shifts are approximately 6-9 hours
• Availability from Mid-May to early October is required

What to Expect Working Here
It is essential that all employees at Hayden Homes Amphitheater understand and agree to the environment in which we work. We are an outdoor, seasonal concert venue, and our team regularly works in a wide range of conditions including extreme heat and cold, rain, smoke, snow, wind, full sun, nighttime d