Cook - Part Time - San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Safari Park; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is seeking a skilled cook to join our fast-paced food service team. You will prepare and cook a variety of menu items, follow orders, portion and garnish, and assist in leading kitchen staff.

This role may also involve standing duties at food stands and cashier tasks. The ideal candidate has culinary school training or equivalent restaurant experience, knowledge of sanitation and safety practices, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment while

Qualifications

• Culinary school or restaurant experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and basic food handling.
• Ability to cook and prepare diverse menu items.

Responsibilities

• Serve orders for food and beverages, following correct procedures.
• Prepare and cook menu items and other dishes.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food to presentation standards.
• May coordinate and supervise other food service employees.
• May perform cashier duties at food stands.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Food prep

Knife skills

Menu understanding

Record keeping

Inventory control

Education

Culinary school training

Job description

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Cook under general supervision performs a variety of moderately difficult duties in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items served in the various retail food service operations. This position reports to the Chef.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Serves orders for food and beveragesPrepares and cooks menu items and other dishesFollows food ordersPortions, arranges, and garnishes foodMay coordinate and supervise other food service employeesMay serve food at food stands and perform cashier duties

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORJOB EXPERIENCE

Culinary school and/or experience working in a full-service restaurant; techniques, knowledge of equipment, basic food handling, preparation, and cooking skills.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Proper preparation and cooking methods for a wide variety of food itemsCommercial kitchen equipment and utensilsSanitation and safety methods for food preparation/handlingBasic inventory controlsEffective leadership skillsCook and bake food in large quantitiesOperate commercial equipment and utensilsUnderstand recipes and menus;Evaluate and determine food condition, doneness, and decorationsUnderstand and carry out instructionsKeep simple recordsSupervise and train kitchen helpers