Kitchen Support

Cinemark; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 15,153 - 19,437; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401(k) Matching

Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance

Health Benefits

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Free Movies

Job summary

Cinemark is seeking a Kitchen Support team member to assist in daily kitchen operations and deliver a memorable dining experience for guests. The role emphasizes energy, teamwork, and a quality-driven approach as you support line prep and sanitation.

The position offers opportunities for culinary growth, with flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, and requires compliance with health and safety standards and proper food handling.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Basic food handling training and any local/state health permit as required.
• Safe Alcohol Service training for alcohol service employees.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Energetic and friendly attitude during each shift.
• Provides excellent guest service.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; follow directions.
• Sense of urgency in tasks and duties.

Responsibilities

• Brings a passion for food and an energetic, fun attitude daily.
• Prepares items for line according to recipes and portion controls.
• Follows prep lists and maintains cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Stores food properly and minimizes waste and theft; follows safety policies.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas and equipment after use.
• Communicates with team to ensure guests have a memorable dining experience.
• Represents Cinemark professionally through attire and behavior.
• Ensures SOPs and sanitation standards are met consistently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Energetic

Team player

Communicates in English

Job description

Join Our Team

A career at Cinemark means you'll have epic opportunities to immerse yourself in our industry. But that's just the beginning — a front row seat means incredible growth as you bring new ideas to life to create an unforgettable experience for movie lovers worldwide.

Role Summary

In the Kitchen Support position, you will support the team to execute duties and provide a memorable Guest experience. This individual should possess high energy, be outgoing, and be a quality‑driven team player. Kitchen Support employees have the opportunity to pursue culinary growth in the future.

Responsibilities

• Brings a passion for food and an energetic and fun attitude daily
• Prepares all required items for line in accordance with approved recipes and portion controls
• Follows and executes prep lists daily
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of all food products in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Maintains policies and procedures to minimize food waste, theft, and ensures proper food storage, food requisitions, safety, and sanitation
• Cleans food preparation area and equipment after each use
• Communicates well with Team Members to ensure Guests receive an extraordinarily memorable dining experience
• Provides a professional image at all times through proper Cinemark culinary attire
• Ensures that standard operating procedures and all preventative maintenance, safety, sanitation are consistently achieved
• Consistently wipes down and sanitizes Employee and Guest high‑contact areas
• Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position-specific tasks
• Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
• Monitors safety and/or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.) and reports issues to management
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
• Team Members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
• Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Requires regular and consistent attendance
• Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
• Provides excellent Guest service
• Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Ability to take and follow direction
• Responds with a sense of urgency

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater
• Noise level may be moderate to high at times
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time

Benefits Available

At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching*
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance*
• Health Benefits*
• Parental Leave*
• Paid Time Off*
• Daily Pay*
• Free Movies*
• Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site

Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke‑free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic, conventional, cigars, etc.

Pay Range: 11.00 - 14.11