Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | Jungle Island

About the Venue

Jungle Island, Miami's premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami's tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich 80-year history, today's Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring numerous types of wildlife such as lemurs, wallabies, capybaras, and much more! Jungle Island lives up to its name with unusual flora, from the extraordinary African sausage tree to a collection of rare cycads. Visitors to Jungle Island can stroll along the 1.35 miles of winding, covered trails while enjoying the many special exhibits, attractions, and tours that are available. As Miami's brightest and most unique destination, Jungle Island continues to delight the thousands of people who visit Miami each year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen staff.
• Trains kitchen staff on proper preparation and food presentation.
• Responsible for cooking and packaging food products, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
• Responsible for portion control and serving temperatures of all products served in the concession stand.
• Responsible for cleaning, stocking, and restocking of workstations and displays.
• Responsible for operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and ovens.
• Assists in the control of food and labor costs.
• Conducts regular inspections of all locations to assure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards.
• Assists with monthly inventory.
• Responsible for providing high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
• Prepares hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
• Responsible for portioning, arranging, and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
• Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.

Qualifications

• Professional training through culinary education or working in a fast-paced fine dining restaurant/catering facility is required.
• 2-3 years of previous experience working in a supervisory capacity in a kitchen required.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment, including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer, and chef knife.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $21.00
• Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.