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SeaWorld / United Parks is hiring a Cook, Food and Beverage. The Cook, Food and Beverage at Sesame Place Philadelphia prepares high-quality food according to SeaWorld standards and menu specifications. This role involves overseeing final food quality, utilizing various kitchen equipment, and performing food preparation tasks. The cook will also maintain cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas, incorporate food allergen knowledge into meal preparation, and interact professionally with guests and Ambassadors.
Key focus areas include Oversee final prepared food quality, Cook high-quality food to menu specifications, and Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment.
Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Cooking Experience, SafeStaff Training Completion, and RCS Responsible Vendor Training Completion. Important skills include HACCP Guidelines, Food Preparation, Advanced Kitchen Equipment, Non-Automated Kitchen Equipment, Open Flame Char Grill, and Smokers. Preferred (not required): Food Safety Knowledge.
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Full job description
Join us at Sesame Place 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. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!
What you get to do:
You’ll prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications. You will follow all safety and HACCP guidelines, use proper protective gear, and test food temperatures. You will also:
- Oversee final prepared food quality
- Cook high-quality food to menu specifications
- Utilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machinery
- Complete food prep by cutting and chopping of vegetables, fruits and meats
- Assemble wraps, sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, etc.
- Keep all assigned areas clean and sanitary
- Incorporate knowledge of top eight allergens into the preparation of dietary meals
- Interact with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent service
- Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Ability to work with all food types, including food allergens, in any dining facility
- At least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary school
- Basic knife skills
- Ability to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training (alcohol)
- Ability to train on and use protective gear and kitchen equipment
- Ability to multi task in a fast-paced, high-production environment
- Ability to prepare special dietary meals
- Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
- Valid state driver's license preferred
- In-depth food safety and allergen knowledge a plus
- Perform other duties as assigned
What else is important:
- Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
- Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
- Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
- Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
- Flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
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, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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