Castle Park - Food Beverage Cook

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the countrys largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark Kennywood Park Americas Oldest Amusement Park Lake Compounce the worlds first ever Cartoon Network Hotel Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other familyfriendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos one of the leading global operators with more than 60 different assets (theme parks zoos and marine parks water parks and other attractions) spread out over various countries across Europe North America the Middle East and Australia.

We are currently looking for a:

Roles & Responsibilities:

Rate: $17.50/hr

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare workstations with supplies food and condiments
• Focus on delivering exceptional food quality for all meals prepared
• Prepare proper quantities of food according to department standards and guest needs
• 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 Castle park
• 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 and slicing fruits and vegetables
• Utilize ovens fryers broilers griddles mixers and knives to prepare food (age restrictions may apply)
• Carefully follow recipes and procedures while preparing all food dishes
• Ensure food and ingredients are being properly stored at the correct temperatures
• Ensure hygienic practices policies and procedures are being followed at all times
• Plate the prepared food appropriately
• Preportion 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
• Escalate safety hygienic or maintenance issues to the proper authorities in a timely manner
• Assist with managing kitchen inventory and replenishing food items that were used
• Keep kitchen space neat and clean to meet company and legal standards
• Communicate with the kitchen staff to ensure a high level of safety and efficiency
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work environment
• Ensure that all work areas food and equipment/utensils used are cleaned stowed and secured in preparation for the next days work in accordance with state and local sanitation protocols
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education & Experience:

• No education requirement for this position
• Culinary arts education is a plus but not required
• 1 year of previous experience as a check cook or another culinaryrelated role is highly desired but not required
• Must be Food Handler Safety Certified (ServSafe or similar) or become so within 30 days of hire when required by state and local guidelines

Language:Ability to read write and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills with an ability to resolve questions problems issues and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Must possess a safetyoriented mindset and understand 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
• Must possess a general knowledge and interest in food preparation or culinary arts
• Ability to follow direction multitask and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements:

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

Working Conditions

• This role is predominantly based in a kitchen environment
• 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 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

Team member benefits:

Working at Castle Park is about making people happy! Its about being independent and having fun making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Castle Park employee you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression on incoming guests a cook who services up tasty treats and culinary delights a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Palace Perks & Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to crosstrain and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Castle Park and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invitation to exclusive companysponsored employee events throughout the season

Weve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun flexible job with an innovative company look no further than Castle Park. Apply today!