Holiday Events Line Cook (Seasonal) (Second Shift 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
About The Position
The Holiday Events Line Cook prepares and serves food in the Café back-of-house and works collaboratively with other Garden staff to support a positive visitor experience. The position reports to the Café Manager and supports food preparation, production, service, daily Café operations, and Garden-related events. The role may occasionally support front-of-house operations by taking food and beverage orders and processing payments. This is a seasonal position that may be scheduled for 15–20 hours per workweek, with seasonal hours potentially continuing through the end of December. Flexible scheduling is required for Garden-related functions, including weekends, weekdays, evenings, and holidays. The role requires periodically lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of food service safety and hygiene.
- Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliability and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot kitchen facility issues as they occur.
- ServSafe certification or willingness to become certified.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds periodically.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in all weather conditions.
- Flexible availability for Garden-related functions, including weekends, weekdays, evenings, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in customer service and food service operations.
- Understanding of dietary restrictions and willingness to learn menu ingredients.
- CPR certification and first aid training.
Responsibilities
- Assist back-of-house staff with food preparation, production, and service.
- Review daily use records to ensure estimates are completed correctly and production follows those estimates as closely as possible.
- Assist with storing deliveries; date and rotate food containers as required.
- Maintain housekeeping throughout the kitchen, including the range, freezers, and reach-in refrigerators.
- Support daily Café back-of-house operations.
- Occasionally assist front-of-house staff by taking food and beverage orders and processing payments.
- Communicate effectively and maintain a polite, pleasant demeanor.
- Prepare orders with attention to detail while responding to customer requests.
- Assist the Café Manager with internal events, community events, group tours, and other needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Garden operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
