Cook

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a culinary team member at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will prepare high-quality food while ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates should have cooking experience, knife skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

This position offers a competitive compensation of $15.50 per hour, along with perks such as free park admission, discounts, and scholarship opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience or equivalent culinary education.
• Ability to work safely with various food types and allergens.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food to menu specifications.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP guidelines are followed.
• Interact with guests and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary school or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Compensation Rate: $15.50 per hour (Eligible for Tipped Pool Program)

What You Get To Do

You’ll prepare high quality food that meets United Parks & Resorts standards by following menu specifications. You will follow all safety and HACCP guidelines, use proper protective gear, and test food temperatures. You will also:

• Oversee final prepared food quality
• Cook high-quality food to menu specifications
• Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machinery
• Complete food prep by cutting and chopping of vegetables, fruits and meats
• Assemble wraps, sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, etc.
• Keep all assigned areas clean and sanitary
• Incorporate knowledge of top eight allergens into the preparation of dietary meals
• Interact with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent service
• Perform other duties as assigned

What It Takes To Succeed

• Ability to work with all food types, including food allergens, in any dining facility
• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary school
• Basic knife skills
• Ability to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training (alcohol)
• Ability to train on and use protective gear and kitchen equipment
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-production environment
• Ability to prepare special dietary meals
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
• Valid state driver's license preferred
• In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge a plus
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Else Is Important

• Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

The perks of the position

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.