Seasonal Zoo Catering Cook — ZooLights

Compass Group USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early wage access)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy at Oregon Zoo is seeking a Catering Cook for ZooLights season, preparing high-quality food to meet strict standards. You will portion, plate, and service meals, ensuring food safety and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, assisting with production planning and inventory, and supporting team objectives while adhering to HACCP guidelines. Opportunities to work in a high-profile venue during peak season.

Qualifications

• Prepares high-quality food per standardized recipes and schedules.
• Maintains food temperature and presentation to meet standards.
• Keeps work area clean; follows safe food-handling procedures (HACCP).
• Maintains records of service and area during shifts.
• Collaborates with team and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning and temperatures.
• Uses established ticket procedures and maintains records from the area worked.
• Cleans kitchen after service and stores/discards excess food per safety standards.
• Assists in production planning, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety/HACCP

Quality control

Record keeping

Team coordination

Job description

Levy at Oregon Zoo is seeking a Catering Cook for ZooLights season, preparing high-quality food to meet strict standards. You will portion, plate, and service meals, ensuring food safety and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, assisting with production planning and inventory, and supporting team objectives while adhering to HACCP guidelines. Opportunities to work in a high-profile venue during peak season.