Food Service Cook

SSA Group; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a renowned zoo as a Part-Time Food Service Cook! This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you'll prepare and serve delicious meals while ensuring top-notch guest service. You'll be part of a supportive team that values flexibility and teamwork, making every day an exciting challenge. Enjoy perks like reduced meals during shifts and free zoo passes for family and friends. If you're passionate about food service and delivering memorable experiences, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Fun work environment

Opportunities for growth

Reduced meals during shifts

Free Zoo passes for family and friends

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount

Meal Plan & employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of food preparation experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure proper food handling and maintain a clean work area.
• Support daily operations and respond to guest feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Now Hiring: Part-Time Food Service Cooks at North Carolina Zoo! Join our team at North Carolina Zoo as a Part-Time Food Service Cook! We are looking for passionate and hardworking individuals to help prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on hospitality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for growth
• Reduced meals during shifts
• Free Zoo passes for family and friends

Position Title: Food Service Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef

Responsibilities:

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Support restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meet daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensure proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participate in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensure safe food handling is maintained.
• Maintain proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use.
• Maintain a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Follow through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• Actively help to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Efficiently respond to guest and client feedback, reporting to the supervisor to mitigate potential complaints.
• Communicate with the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager regarding any issues with daily service or quality.
• Remain knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assist with dishwashing as necessary.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience:

• 1-2 years food preparation

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change.

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Get Paid Early
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College
• Meal Plan & employee Discounts