Cook, Food and Beverage

SeaWorld • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

The Cook prepares high-quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications. The role follows safety and HACCP guidelines, uses appropriate protective gear, tests food temperatures, and oversees the quality of prepared food. Cooks prepare ingredients and meals, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, and incorporate knowledge of the top eight allergens when preparing dietary meals. They interact with Ambassadors and guests while delivering excellent service. Work locations may vary according to business needs and career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to work with all food types, including food allergens, in any dining facility.
• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary school.
• Basic knife skills.
• Ability to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training (alcohol).
• Ability to train on and use protective gear and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-production environment.
• Ability to prepare special dietary meals.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and guests.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform extensive walking and standing throughout the work shift and climb or ascend heights if needed.
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend from floor to waist and waist to overhead, reach overhead, and perform simple grasping and fine hand manipulation tasks.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, and tolerate exposure to fumes, dust, odors, and temperature extremes.
• Ability to perform cleaning duties, including using cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including opening, mid, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexibility to work at different locations based on business needs and career development opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Valid state driver's license preferred.
• In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee final prepared food quality.
• Cook high-quality food to menu specifications.
• Use advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open-flame char grills, smokers, steam kettles, woks, and large bakery machinery.
• Prepare food by cutting and chopping vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Assemble wraps, sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, and similar items.
• Keep assigned areas clean and sanitary.
• Apply knowledge of the top eight allergens when preparing dietary meals.
• Interact with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent service.
• Follow safety and HACCP guidelines, use protective gear, and test food temperatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, and other items.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.
• Fun, fast-paced work environment and great teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed