Newport Aquarium Café Cook - Part Time
About The Position
The Café Cook is responsible for performing all duties related to food and beverage operations, adhering to Herschend Enterprises’ Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Experience Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols. This role requires maintaining a positive attitude, approaching guests in a friendly manner, and ensuring safe and efficient operations. The cook will prepare a variety of foods, maintain hygienic kitchen and café upkeep, and participate in guest transactions, food preparation, and cleaning. They will also be responsible for proper food storage, inventory documentation, and waste management, while consistently using safe and hygienic food handling practices. The position involves opening and closing procedures for kitchen stations and performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Must know and follow sanitary food handling procedures.
- Friendly, outgoing and proactive approach to all aspects of position.
- Ability to learn all facets of the Food and Beverage operations.
- Ability to work effectively with all members of the team and always maintain a proper attitude.
- Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
- Ability to remain on your feet for long periods, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
- Physical strength, including the ability to lift 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Food and Beverage experience preferred.
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Perform, adhere to, and implement all Herschend Enterprises’ Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Experience Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols.
- Maintain a positive attitude and appearance.
- Approach guests in a friendly manner to help and provide information regarding Newport Aquarium.
- Arrive on time and ready to work all scheduled shifts.
- Prioritize safety while working at Newport Aquarium.
- Understand policies and procedures relating to the overall functions of the Food and Beverage department.
- Work with other team members/departments of Newport Aquarium to ensure effective communication.
- Maintain knowledge of activities, aquatic life, and Newport Aquarium special events/promotions to properly notify and inform guests.
- Be self-motivated to work independently, as well as disciplined and reliable.
- Maintain appropriate guest and team member relations, ensuring guest and team satisfaction.
- Demonstrate strong guest service and interpersonal skills.
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menus for guest service operations.
- Ensure all hosts are fully knowledgeable on location and the functions of their position; inform the Food and Beverage Manager immediately if not.
- Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items.
- Maintain hygienic kitchen and café upkeep.
- Participate in the basic functions of the Food and Beverage department including guest transactions, preparing food, and cleaning the lobby/café.
- Cover, date and correctly store all food prep items.
- Take accurate inventory and ensure food waste is properly documented.
- Notify Food and Beverage Management Team in advance of inventory shortages.
- Use food preparation tools and kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
- Maintain an organized and sanitized work area.
- Use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
- Implement opening and closing procedures for all kitchen stations.
- Perform other related duties or projects as assigned by the Food and Beverage Management Team.
Benefits
- Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
- Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
- Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
- Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
- Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
- Training and development
- Fully funded educational programs through Grow U (certifications to associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
