Food Service - Food Service Cook

SSA Group, LLC•Melbourne, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

🦁 Now Hiring: Part-Time Cooks at Brevard Zoo! 🦜 Ever dreamed of cooking in a place that’s as exciting as it is unique? Brevard Zoo is seeking passionate, energetic Part-Time Cooks to join our culinary team! If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and love creating memorable dining experiences, this is your opportunity to bring your skills to a truly one-of-a-kind environment. Imagine preparing fresh, high-quality meals surrounded by lush landscapes and the vibrant energy of happy guests enjoying their day at the zoo. Every shift brings something new — and every plate you serve helps make someone’s visit unforgettable. Who are we: For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities. Position Title: Food Service Cook Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Food handling license preferred
1-2 years food preparation

Responsibilities

Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
Meets daily quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
Assists with dishwashing as necessary.
Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling
A dynamic, high-energy culinary environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Reduced meals during shifts
FREE zoo passes for family & friends
Eligible for overtime pay.
On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.