Theme Park Cook — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Kitchen

Universal Studios; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary admission to Universal

Tickets for friends and family

Discounts on food and merchandise

Special events for employees

Building lifelong friendships

Resume building workshops

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

NBCUniversal’s Universal Studios Hollywood is hiring a Restaurant Cook to join a fast-paced culinary team. You will prepare and cook dishes with care, follow recipes, and maintain sanitation standards to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

Work four days per week, including mornings/evenings with holidays; pay is $24 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and safe food handling in an outdoor park environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Previous Culinary Experience Preferred.
• Culinary Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown stations according to USH Kitchen guidelines and restock all items as needed throughout shift, while moving through various assignments throughout the shift.
• Prepare and cook product using all methods of cooking including but not limited to; roasting, baking, sautéing, steaming, using established recipes, portions and methods prescribed by the Company in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Maintain a clean work area, including the washing of pots, pans and other kitchen items and taking out trash while following established safety standards and safe food handling guidelines.
• Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety food preparation and handling practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park are upheld.
• Promotes and provides extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answers questions and offers information in a courteous manner. Seeks to provide assistance to guests.
• Understands and demonstrates the proper use of safety practices and ensures department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests of all ages, following all company guidelines and protocols.
• Identify, de-escalate, and resolve conflicts or disturbances professionally and effectively to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests of all ages while maintaining composure during difficult interactions.
• Maintain a high level of trust and integrity to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues of all ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Culinary Degree Preferred

Job description

NBCUniversal’s Universal Studios Hollywood is hiring a Restaurant Cook to join a fast-paced culinary team. You will prepare and cook dishes with care, follow recipes, and maintain sanitation standards to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

Work four days per week, including mornings/evenings with holidays; pay is $24 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and safe food handling in an outdoor park environment.