Prep Cook, Aquatica Orlando

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is looking for a Cook to join their team in Orlando, Florida. You will prepare and cook high-quality food while ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met. You will also interact with guests to enhance their experience.

Ideal candidates should have cooking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role offers great perks, including park admission and discounts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary school.
• Ability to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training.
• In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards.
• Cook high-quality food to menu specifications.
• Interact with guests and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary school

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Ready to dive into an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity? When it comes to your work, do you want to do more than just get your feet wet? At our water park, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver a memorable and positive experience for our guests. If you're passionate, positive and hard-working, we'd love to have you join our team!

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

• 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.