Cook, Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego (18+)

United Parks & Resorts, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

United Parks & Resorts is seeking a part-time Cook for SeaWorld San Diego. This role involves preparing high-quality food, overseeing food quality, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic individuals with cooking experience looking to join a vibrant team and bring joy to visitors at SeaWorld.

Benefits

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets for family and friends

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience or culinary coursework preferred.
• Ability to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training.
• Ability to prepare special dietary meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that meets SeaWorld standards.
• Utilize various kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Interact with guests and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with all food types, including allergens

Basic knife skills

In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge

Education

Culinary coursework preferred

Job description

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United Parks & Resorts provided pay range

This range is provided by United Parks & Resorts. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.25/hr - $17.25/hr

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do

You'll Prepare High Quality Food That Meets SeaWorld 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
• Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machinery
• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary coursework preferred
• 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 multi task in a fast-paced, high-production environment
• Ability to prepare special dietary meals
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
• 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.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.
• 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/hours 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
  
  

Compensation: 17.25 USD Hourly

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• 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.

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