Cook, Food and Beverage

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:You'll prepare high quality food that meets SeaWorld standards by following menu specifications. You will follow all safety and HACCP guidelines, use proper protective gear, and test food temperatures. You will also:Oversee final prepared food qualityCook high-quality food to menu specificationsUtilize advanced and non-automated kitchen equipment, including open flame char grill, smokers, steam kettles, woks and large bakery machineryComplete food prep by cutting and chopping of vegetables, fruits and meatsAssemble wraps, sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, etc.Keep all assigned areas clean and sanitaryIncorporate knowledge of top eight allergens into the preparation of dietary mealsInteract with Ambassadors and guests and deliver excellent servicePerform other duties as assignedWhat it takes to succeed:Ability to work with all food types, including food allergens, in any dining facilityAt least one year of cooking experience or a combination of cooking experience and culinary schoolBasic knife skillsAbility to pass SafeStaff training and RCS Responsible Vendor Training (alcohol)Ability to train on and use protective gear and kitchen equipmentAbility to multi task in a fast-paced, high-production environmentAbility to prepare special dietary mealsCommunicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our GuestsValid state driver's license preferredIn-depth food safety and allergen knowledge a plusPerform other duties as assignedWhat else is important:Able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if neededPerform 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)Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicalsWork a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidaysFlexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunitiesThe perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:FREE park admissionDiscounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friendsPark discounts on food, merchandise, etc.Scholarship opportunitiesExclusive 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.

Created: 2025-04-04