Cook, Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego (18+)

United Parks & Resorts Inc•San Diego, CA

67d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! What you get to do: You'll prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications. You will follow all safety and HACCP guidelines, use proper protective gear, and test food temperatures. You will also: Oversee final prepared food quality Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machinery Keep all assigned areas clean and sanitary Incorporate knowledge of top eight allergens into the preparation of dietary meals Interact with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent service Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to work with all food types, including food allergens, in any dining facility
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary coursework preferred
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 multi task in a fast-paced, high-production environment
Ability to prepare special dietary meals
Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge a plus
Perform other duties as assigned
Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Nice To Haves

In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee final prepared food quality
Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machinery
Keep all assigned areas clean and sanitary
Incorporate knowledge of top eight allergens into the preparation of dietary meals
Interact with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent service
Perform other duties as assigned