Food Service Cook

SSA Group; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an exciting location where you can hear lions roar and watch chimpanzees swing from trees! This role as a Cook at a renowned safari park offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of food service and guest satisfaction. With competitive pay and unique perks like safari passes and meal programs, this position is perfect for those who thrive in lively settings and enjoy working with a fun group of people. Embrace the adventure and make a difference in a unique cultural attraction!

Benefits

Safari Passes

Meal Program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a memorable experience for guests through excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support daily restaurant operations and food preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Certificate

Job description

Lion Country Safari Rd, Florida 33470, USA •

Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470, USA •

Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

Job Description

Posted Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM

WANT TO COME TO WORK AND HEAR LIONS ROAR, WATCH CHIMPANZEES SWING FROM TREES & WORK WITH A WILD GROUP OF FUN, EXCITING PEOPLE?

Apply for our Cook position at Lion Country Safari with SSA!

Do you enjoy working in an exciting and lively environment? Then join the SSA Group team at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida! This is a fast-paced and upbeat opportunity. We are looking for driven individuals to be a part of our team.

Why join our team?

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Fun & fast paced work environment
• Competitive pay
• Safari passes, meal program, and more!

Food Service Cook

Who are we :

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love anddedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve,deserve it.

Position Title: Food Service Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) andExecutive Chef

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meets daily quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
• Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assists with dishwashing as necessary.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintains 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.
• Demonstrates the 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 to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

IDEA + Belonging

• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units .
• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels .
• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back .

Previous Experience

• 1-2 years food preparation

This is by no means 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 (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

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

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

Lion Country Safari Rd, Florida 33470, USA,