Line Cook (Culinary lead)

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 :

We are serving up a wide variety of Cook positions throughout our theme park where you will handle general food prep work slicing and dicing vegetables, fruits and meat as well as prepare and plate established recipes.

Join us and start dishing up a delicious experience! You will :

Serve as lead for ambassadors

Ensure completion of tasks for self and team in preparation for opening

Provide exemplary guest service and ensure F&B service standards are met

Perform general food prep work including but not limited to preparing produce, desserts, entrees, snacks, and other basic menu items

Ensure correct portions of food and beverage are serviced at correct temperatures with proper plate presentation

Process and serve hot and cold food items for guests in a timely and courteous manner while maintaining food quality and sanitation standards

Perform general housekeeping tasks including wiping down tables and chairs, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes and other duties as assigned in both the guest dining areas, kitchen and back areas

Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests

Follow SEA menu guidelines to specifications and serving procedures

Accurately process monetary transactions following proper cash handling procedures, as defined by the cash handling policies

Unload daily product from the warehouse deliveries

What it takes to succeed :

Ability to pass all training, including RCS Responsible Vendor Training

Ability to provide direction to others (leadership)

A passion for customer service

Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills

Outstanding communication abilities

Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs

Ability to promote and ensure a safe and secure environment

Flexibility to perform varied duties

What else is important :

Must be able to lift, push, pull and / or carry up to 50 lbs

Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift

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)

Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals

Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat (both in and out of costume)

Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement

Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations

Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

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.