Sea Life Park Hawaii - Cook

Parques Reunidos; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading leisure park operator as a Line Cook at Sea Life Park in Hawaii. You'll prepare delicious meals while ensuring food safety and quality standards. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, with opportunities for cross-training and seasonal job perks.

Benefits

Free admission to all Palace Entertainment parks

Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored events

Qualifications

• 1+ year of previous experience as a chef, cook, or culinary-related role desired.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations with supplies, foods, and condiments.
• Ensure food and ingredients are being properly stored at the correct temperatures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Arts Education

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including : National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

The Line Cook will be assigned oversight of Sea Life Park. This position will be involved in the preparation of cold and hot food that meets company standards and quality.

We are currently looking for a :

• Prepare workstations with supplies, foods, and condiments
• Focus on delivering exceptional food quality for all meals prepared
• Inspect and clean all food preparation areas
• Strictly abide by standards set forth by ServSafe, state and local regulations, company policy, and other food regulatory standards that may apply at Sea Life Park
• Become knowledgeable of all food products and ingredients used
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment; season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment
• Assist with basic food preparation, such as washing, peeling, slicing, fruits and vegetables
• Utilize ovens, fryers, broilers, griddles, mixers, and knives to prepare food
• Ensure food and ingredients are being properly stored at the correct temperatures
• Seasons and cooks each item according to the recipe and menu
• Plate the prepared food appropriately
• Pre-portion individual packaging sauces, sandwiches, salads, and other items
• Label and track life of stored food to ensure suitable food safety and quality
• Rotate food items out of storage by using the newly prepped items last
• Assist with managing kitchen inventory and replenishing food items that were used
• Communicate with the kitchen staff to ensure a high level of safety and efficiency
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Sweep and mop floors within the food preparation areas, to ensure that food residue does not accumulate
• Ensure that all work areas, food and equipment / utensils used are cleaned, stowed and secured in preparation for the next day's work, in accordance with state and local sanitation protocols
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience :

• No education requirements for this position
• Culinary arts education a plus, but not required
• 1+ year of previous experience as a chef, cook, or another culinary-related role highly desired, but not required.

Language : Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; and other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements :

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have negative TB test results within the last 2 years
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all state, and local food preparation and serving regulations
• Ability to use kitchen equipment, knives, and appliances in a safe and effective manner
• Must possess a general knowledge and interest in food preparation or culinary arts
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to withstand heat and humidity from the food preparation equipment
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
• Ability to use a step ladder in a safe and proper manner

Working Conditions :

• This role will predominantly be based in a kitchen environment
• Potential to be asked to work in other indoor or outdoor areas of the park, as needed
• Some exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
• Subject to the handling of and exposure to oils, chemicals, detergents, and cleaners
• Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, and heavily populated environments

Working at Sea Life Park is about making people happy! It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Sea Life Park employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for

more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to [park name] and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!