Lantana kitchen seasonal

Cinépolis Cinemas USA • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff member works in theater operations to ensure consistent food quality, prepare orders promptly, and make menu items according to established recipes and guidelines. The role maintains a clean and safe work area while coordinating with other kitchen staff to deliver food efficiently and consistently. The position reports to the Kitchen Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

The role includes preparing and cooking food, accommodating approved guest requests, maintaining food safety and sanitation practices, tracking waste and inventory, restocking supplies, and following opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures. Team members are expected to work professionally with coworkers and guests, participate in training and meetings, and carry out other duties as assigned.

This position is performed in a theater environment with typical cinema noise, dust, and activity, which can range from moderate to high. The work requires extended periods of standing and frequent walking, bending, reaching, and handling food products. Occasional lifting is required, including light lifting of 25 to 50 pounds with assistance.

Cinépolis offers employee movie tickets, popcorn and soda during shifts, food and beverage discounts, a free meal for shifts of four or more hours, employee recognition, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional kitchen experience; experience should include dishwashing, preparation/cooking, and expediting.
• Proficiency in kitchen operations and execution.
• Working knowledge of U.S. measurements, weight, and volume.
• Ability to follow instructions for safe use of chemical and cleaning materials.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and coworkers, including with minimal supervision.
• Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to walk, lift, twist, bend, reach, and handle food products frequently.
• Good communication skills with support personnel and management, and ability to work effectively in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations positively.
• Flexible availability, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds and to light-lift 25 to 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary training.
• ServSafe training certification; otherwise, the employee must complete training and certification provided by Cinépolis before going on the line.
• Bilingual Spanish and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items accurately and promptly when ordered through the point-of-sale system.
• Prepare dishes according to recipes and established guidelines to maintain quality and consistency.
• Cook menu items with the rest of the kitchen staff so food is served simultaneously, at high quality, and on time.
• Accommodate special requests when possible, with management approval.
• Remake items when instructed by a supervisor or manager.
• Follow food-handler safety guidelines, including maintaining safe food temperatures, labeling food with dates, washing hands, and preventing cross-contamination with appropriate tools and surfaces.
• Wash dishes and clean the work area during and at the end of shifts.
• Stock kitchen areas with dry products and preparation materials and restock dry goods throughout and at the end of shifts.
• Use the FIFO system to keep food fresh and eliminate waste.
• Maintain accurate waste logs for discarded items, including expired food and incorrect or returned dishes.
• Keep the supervisor and Kitchen Manager informed of inventory levels.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Work safely, use cutting gloves, seek assistance when moving heavy items, and stay hydrated when working in heat.
• Lock and secure food and equipment.
• Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
• Attend and participate in trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free employee movie tickets, including attendance with a guest.
• Free popcorn and soda while working shifts.
• 50% discount on food and beverage items, excluding alcohol, while working and off the clock as a guest.
• Free employee meal for shifts of four or more hours.
• Employee recognition program with recognition pin and digital marketing campaign, a private watch party for 20 guests with food and nonalcoholic beverages, or free employee meals for a month.
• Strategic development plans and internal promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed