Line Cook - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares and cooks food in large quantities, performing a variety of moderately difficult duties under minimal supervision. The position supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission and vision and reports to Retail Management. The role includes preparing food for banquets, full-service dining, and quick-service restaurants (QSRs), while maintaining food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions; examples include cook or fry-cook experience, a commercial cooking apprenticeship or vocational training, or experience in restaurant, catering, or fine-dining operations.
• Food Handler’s Card required within 30 days.
• Knowledge of preparation and cooking methods for a wide variety of food items.
• Knowledge of the proper use and care of commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of food-preparation and handling sanitation and safety methods.
• Knowledge of inventory-control procedures and best practices.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cook and bake food in large quantities.
• Ability to understand recipes and menus.
• Ability to evaluate food quality, doneness, and presentation.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment and utensils correctly and safely.
• Ability to train and supervise cooks and kitchen helpers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to keep simple records and accurately complete period-end inventory.
• Ability to maintain a passing grade on Environmental Health Department tests.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and as part of a team in a diverse environment.
• Ability to motivate others, multitask, prioritize, follow directions effectively, and serve as a role model.
• Ability to perform each essential job function at a high level.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in culinary arts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute recipes of increasing complexity.
• Oversee and ensure proper daily food preparation and production.
• Assist the chef and culinary team with overall kitchen and culinary execution.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Maintain kitchens in a clean and orderly condition.
• Consistently follow food safety and sanitation methods.
• Prepare culinary needs for banquets, full-service dining, and QSRs.
• Assist with new-hire training and mentor staff.
• Order supplies based on daily inventories and par sheets.

Benefits

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
• Family passes.
• Complimentary tickets.
• Free parking at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
• Local and in-house discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

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