Cook | Part-Time | Jungle Island

Oak View Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their vibrant team at a renowned venue. This part-time role involves preparing high-quality menu items in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring guest satisfaction through excellent food quality and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating strong cooking skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean workspace. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a beloved Miami landmark, where adventure and culinary excellence meet.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan and matching

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package food to order while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of food and utensils.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Standards

Portion Control

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

Valid Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Job description

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Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment. The Cook must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste, and sanitation are additional areas that the Cook must be aware of while operating in the kitchen.

Jungle Island, a favorite South Florida landmark, is an intimate zoological park located in the heart of Miami, between downtown Miami and South Beach.

Building upon a rich tradition that began in 1936, Jungle Island is home to some of the world’s rarest and most exotic animals. Park guests enjoy engaging animal shows and informative exhibits while strolling by streams and waterfalls under a lush canopy of tropical trees. Guests can participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals or go on guided behind-the-scenes VIP tours. Jungle Island enriches visitors’ lives through immersive jungle experiences centered on adventure, animals, discovery, and play. The park also features a renovated Treetop Ballroom and outdoor spaces, including a private beach, making it Miami’s destination for extraordinary events. Discover Jungle Island today.

Jungle Island has a rich history, beginning as Parrot Jungle in 1936, created by Franz Scherr. Over the years, it has evolved into a contemporary theme park with diverse wildlife such as lemurs, wallabies, and capybaras. The park, renamed Jungle Island, continues to delight visitors with its flora, exhibits, and attractions.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15 to $19.

Benefits for PT roles include a 401(k) savings plan and matching.

This position remains open until May 2, 2025.

• Responsible for cooking and packaging food to order or keeping it warm until sold.
• Receives verbal orders from front counter staff for guest orders.
• Maintains quality and production standards for all menu items, ensuring freshness and high quality.
• Controls portions and serving temperatures.
• Handles cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, and ovens.
• Ensures cleanliness and proper storage of food and utensils, and that floors are clean at the end of shifts. The Cook must be checked out by the Floor Supervisor to meet cleanliness standards.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with staff and guests to promote a positive work environment.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Works well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possesses a valid food handling certificate if required by regulations.

At OVG, we value diversity and inclusivity, believing they drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate based on protected classes.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Entertainment Providers

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