Adventureland Park - Line Cook (Palace Theater)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations with supplies, foods, and condiments
• Focus on delivering exceptional food quality for all meals prepared
• Inspect and clean all food preparation areas
• Strictly abide by standards set forth by ServSafe, state and local regulations, company policy, and other food regulatory standards that may apply at Adventureland
• Become knowledgeable of all food products and ingredients used
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment
• Assist with basic food preparation, such as washing, peeling, slicing, fruits and vegetables
• Utilize ovens, fryers, broilers, griddles, mixers, and knives to prepare food (age restrictions may apply)
• Ensure food and ingredients are being properly stored at the correct temperatures
• Season and cooks each item according to the recipe and menu
• P plate the prepared food appropriately
• Pre-portion individual packaging sauces, sandwiches, salads, and other items
• Label and track life of stored food to ensure suitable food safety and quality
• Rotate food items out of storage by using the newly prepped items last
• Assist with managing kitchen inventory and replenishing food items that were used
• Communicate with the kitchen staff to ensure a high level of safety and efficiency
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Sweep and mop floors within the food preparation areas, to ensure that food residue does not accumulate
• Ensure that all work areas, food and equipment/utensils used are cleaned, stowed and secured in preparation for the next day’s work, in accordance with state and local sanitation protocols

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Safety-oriented mindset and understanding of the importance of complying with all state, and local food preparation and serving regulations
• Ability to use kitchen equipment, knives, and appliances in a safe and effective manner
• General knowledge and interest in food preparation or culinary arts
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Frequent stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Withstand heat and humidity from the food preparation equipment
• Carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
• Use a step ladder in a safe and proper manner

Working Conditions

• Potential to be asked to work in other indoor or outdoor areas of the park, as needed
• Some exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions
• Subject to the handling of and exposure to oils, chemicals, detergents, and cleaners (age restrictions apply)
• Subject to frequent interruptions, constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, and heavily populated environments