Banquet & Events Cook

SSA Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate and hardworking individuals for the role of Part-Time Banquet & Events Cook. This exciting position involves preparing and serving high-quality meals while ensuring a memorable experience for guests. You will thrive in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth, all while working alongside a dedicated team. Enjoy perks like reduced meals during shifts and free aquarium passes for family and friends. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Fun and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for growth

Reduced meals during shifts

Free aquarium passes for family and friends

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount through Partnership College

Meal Plan & employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ideal candidate is flexible, organized, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.
• Support catering prep and ensure food safety standards are met.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

1-2 years food preparation experience

Job description

The Florida Aquarium, Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Now Hiring: Part-Time Banquet & Event Cooks at The Florida Aquarium!

Join our team atThe Florida Aquarium as a Part-Time Banquet & Events Cook! We are looking for passionate and hardworking individuals to help prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on hospitality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for growth
• Reduced meals during shifts
• Free aquarium passes for family and friends

Position Title: Food Service Cook - Catering

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Supports catering 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 mitigated 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.

Job 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.

Previous Experience

• 1-2 years food preparation

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments).

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Get Paid Early
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College
• Meal Plan & employee Discounts