Line Cook (Breakaway Café)

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on tickets for family and朋友

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment seeks energetic culinary Ambassadors to prepare high quality meals according to menu specs, follow HACCP guidelines, and operate open flame grills and specialty equipment. You will ensure allergen safety, maintain clean stations, and deliver excellent guest service across multiple dining venues.

Ideal candidates have at least one year cooking experience or culinary school, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while complying with

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary school.
• Basic knife skills required.
• Able to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training (alcohol).
• Able to train on and use protective gear and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications.
• Cook food to menu specifications and oversee final prepared food quality.
• Operate kitchen equipment including grills, smokers, kettles, woks, and bakery machinery.
• Perform food prep such as cutting and chopping vegetables, fruits and meats; assemble wraps, sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned areas and follow allergen guidelines.
• Interact with Ambassadors and guests to provide excellent service.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced work

Customer service

Education

Culinary school training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Open flame grill

Smokers

Steam kettles

Woks

Bakery machinery

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!

Availability Requirements

Must be available between the hours of 7:00AM-4:00PM

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
• Cook high-quality food to menu specifications
• Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machinery
• Complete food prep by cutting and chopping of vegetables, fruits and meats
• Assemble wraps, sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, etc.
• 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

• Must be 18 or older
• Ability to work with all food types, including food allergens, in any dining facility
• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary school
• 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
• Valid state driver's license preferred
• 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.
• 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

The perks of the position

• 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.