Senior Cook

DNSN SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Ticket discounts for family and friend

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment seeks enthusiastic Ambassadors to join our team in San Antonio. You will coordinate event food production, adjust quantities for attendance, and maintain a high level of energy and quality in daily operations and special events.

Requirements include two years of related experience, strong communication and math skills, ability to lift up to 55 pounds, and the ability to work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions. Résumé required.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary certificate preferred.
• Resume required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of menu items for special events.
• Adjust food quantity to accommodate park guest attendance.
• Lead the team in daily operations and events in absence of management.
• Read menu to estimate food requirements and order food.
• Oversee delivery and coordination of food to event sites.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to needs.
• Maintain HACCP logs and temperature controls.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and label products.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and equipment maintained.
• Monitor inventory and minimize waste and shortages.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Pass relevant food handler exams.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Resume required

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate

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!

What you get to do:

• Coordinate production of menu items for special events.
• Adjust food quantity to accommodate park guest attendance.
• Enthusiastically represent the company by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Assist in leading the team in daily operations, as well as special events, whenever head chef or other management as assigned are not present.
• Read menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procure food from storage.
• Oversee delivery and coordination of food delivery to event sites.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations and needs.
• Ensure food is being prepared based on projected attendance and established par levels.
• Maintain temperature control logs and HACCP compliance for the location.
• Maintain proper food label dating and rotate stock using FIFO (first in, first out) procedures.
• Maintain food storage areas in a clean, organized manner, ensuring proper placement and labeling of all product.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to minimize waste and shortages.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper working condition of kitchen equipment, reporting maintenance needs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• Must have two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong basic math skills.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 55 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time in hot and/or cold environments.
• Must regularly use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, stoop, crawl or kneel.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work indoors and in outside weather conditions (i.e., sunny, wet and/or humid conditions).
• Must be able to successfully pass relevant food handler exams.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary certificate preferred.
• Resume Required.

Availability to include up to 29 hours per week, 3-4 days a week to include weekends, holidays, early mornings, late evenings, and night shifts.

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

The perks of the position:

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