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

United Parks & Resorts; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets and passes

Park discounts on food, merchandise

Job summary

United Parks & Resorts is seeking Ambassadors to prepare high-quality food at SeaWorld, following menu specs and HACCP safety guidelines. You will operate non-automated kitchen equipment, ensure food quality, and interact with guests to provide excellent service.

Candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience (or culinary coursework) and strong English communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary coursework preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications.
• Follow safety and HACCP guidelines and test food temperatures.
• Oversee final prepared food quality and operate non-automated kitchen equipment.
• Interact with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Cooking

Communication skills

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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!

We are not accepting J-1 Visa students at this time and do not sponsor visas at our park. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of their interview and will be required to provide proof of work authorization upon hire. Please ensure you are available to attend an in-person interview at the date and time you select, as exceptions cannot be made to this requirement.

What you get to do:

• Prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications.
• Follow all safety and HACCP guidelines, use proper protective gear, and test food temperatures.
• 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:

19.00 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.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.