Prep Cook

Entertainment Places; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food, merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveways

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando, FL is seeking cooks to prepare high-quality food per menu specs and uphold safety HACCP standards. You will operate open flame grills, smokers, and bakery equipment while ensuring allergen-aware meals and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include ensuring final dish quality, temperature checks, and clean, sanitary work areas. Flexible shifts and dynamic team environment offered.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience or culinary school.
• 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 with Ambassadors, Vendors and Guests.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food prep

Culinary experience

Knife skills

SafeStaff training

RCS Responsible Vendor Training

Multitasking

Dietary allergen knowledge

Guest communication

Tools

Open flame grill

Smokers

Steam kettles

Woks

Bakery machinery

Job description

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.
• Test food temperatures.
• 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

• 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

• Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates.
• 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.