Cook

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that meets United Parks & Resorts standards by following menu specifications.
• Follow all safety and HACCP guidelines, use proper protective gear, and test food temperatures.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 multitask 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.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout the 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.

Schedule

• Work a flexible schedule/hour 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.

Pay

Compensation Rate: $15.50 per hour (Eligible for Tipped Pool Program).

Benefits

• 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.