Prep Cooks - Shedd Aquarium
Prep Cooks - Shedd Aquarium
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Job Listing: Prep Cooks Shedd Aquarium
Job Overview:
As a Prep Cook at Shedd Aquarium you play a vital role in ensuring each meal meets our high standards of quality taste and presentation. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients cooking simple menu items and assisting with food assembly and plating all while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Your attention to detail dedication to food safety standards and collaborative attitude help ensure that our guests have an exceptional dining experience every time.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients and assemble simple dishes such as salads sandwiches and sides in accordance with Sodexo Live!s recipes and standards.
- Cooking & Plating: Grill fry and cook simple menu items paying close attention to presentation and adhering to any special guest requests.
- Quality Control: Ensure each dish is prepared accurately consistently and in line with established guidelines to satisfy guest expectations.
- Communication & Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other kitchen and frontofhouse staff to ensure food is served promptly communicating effectively to maintain an organized and efficient kitchen.
- Cleanliness & Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness in food prep areas and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards ensuring a safe environment for both guests and team members.
- Problem Solving & Memorable Experiences: Act as a passionate problem solver and memory maker going the extra mile to create a warm welcoming experience for every guest whether local or visiting.
Key Attributes & Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 6 months of experience in food preparation in a fastpaced highvolume environment.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain a high standard of food quality and presentation.
- Professional & Friendly Demeanor: You project a positive and approachable attitude that enhances each guest interaction creating meaningful connections with visitors of all backgrounds.
- CanDo Spirit: Eager to provide exceptional service you go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience for each guest demonstrating adaptability and attention to detail.
- MultiTasking & FastPaced Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy highenergy environment.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Exhibits clear patient and engaging communication with a natural ease in connecting with people and delivering superior guest service.
Other Requirements:
- Able to operate safely and effectively in an environment with wet floors temperature extremes and noise and can lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to speak read write and understand the primary language(s) used by guests.
Why Join Us:
At Shedd Aquarium youll be part of a collaborative and innovative team culture dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences. As a member of the Sodexo Live! team youll be supporting Shedd Aquariums mission to make a difference every dayfor animals for conservation and for our guests. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about food guest satisfaction and supporting Shedds conservation values.
Join us in making a difference at Shedd Aquarium and delivering an exceptional culinary experience for all guests!
Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights weekends and holidays.
Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted your resume will remain on file for 90 days.
Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal State or Local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
