Water Park Prep Cook: Quality Eats, Free Park Admission

Entertainment Places; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts for family and friends

Park discounts on food, merchandise, &

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events & giveaways

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a cook to join our culinary team at our Orlando location. You’ll prepare high-quality foods following menu specifications, operate open flame grills, smokers, steam kettles and wok stations, and ensure every dish meets safety and allergen standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assembling meals, and delivering excellent service to guests while working in a dynamic environment across opening, mid, and closing shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience or equivalent culinary training.
• Ability to work with all food types including allergen considerations.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment.
• Pass SafeStaff training and RCS; complete Responsible Vendor Training (alcohol).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-production environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee final prepared food quality and ensure adherence to menu specifications.
• Cook high-quality food to menu specs and use appropriate kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients: chop vegetables, fruits and meats; assemble wraps, sandwiches and salads.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in assigned areas.
• Incorporate knowledge of top eight allergens into dietary meal prep and interact with guests professionally.

Skills

Cooking

Allergen awareness

Food safety

Team collaboration

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Open flame grill

Smokers

Steam kettles

Woks

Job description

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking a cook to join our culinary team at our Orlando location. You’ll prepare high-quality foods following menu specifications, operate open flame grills, smokers, steam kettles and wok stations, and ensure every dish meets safety and allergen standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assembling meals, and delivering excellent service to guests while working in a dynamic environment across opening, mid, and closing shifts.