Cook (Hattiesburg Zoo)

Job Description

Job Description

All applicants must be 18 years or older to apply.

DEPARTMENT : Food and Beverage

LOCATION : Primarily stationed at the Hattiesburg Zoo and Serengeti Springs

SHIFT : Part-Time Holidays and weekends are often busy times for events and the staff must be flexible and reliable.

REPORTS TO : Zoo Back of House Manager

SUMMARY : Under direction of the Food and Beverage Attractions Manager the Cook is responsible for food preparation, service, sanitation, clean-up, and other culinary preparation items. Performs a variety of food and beverage-related matters. Adheres to sanitation and safety policies and coded of facility and MS Department of Health. Practices FIFO food stocking rotation and food storage in accordance with ServeSafe guidelines. Is knowledgeable of food temperature concerns related to health and safety issues. Able to perform wide range of tasks including mise en place, equipment cleaning and maintenance, dishwashing, and kitchen opening and closing duties. Performs related functions as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in all food preparations
• Receiving and stocking of food orders
• Maintaining organization in dry storage, coolers, and freezer
• Equipment maintained and detailed cleaning
• Inventory management and reporting
• Day-to-day food preparations
• Compliance with staff uniform and scheduling requirements
• Follow opening and closing directions

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience

Essential Job Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills