White Water - Food, Cook II (Seasonal, 2025)

White Water - Food, Cook II (Seasonal, 2025)The Cook II is responsible for preparing, cooking, and tracking product usage to help inform team leads and supervisors in making purchasing and service impacting decisions. This position starts 04/12/2025 and ends 09/01/2025. Must be at least 16 years of age.Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment as deemed necessary.Fills customer order and completes sales transactions. Operates cash register and handles money.Ensures food venue is clean, in order, and focus has been placed on attention to detail.Safely preparing food, maintaining quality, adhering to recipes, and following food preparation training and expectations.Selects requested food items from serving or storage areas and assembles items on serving tray.Notifies kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders and/or prepare special orders.Serves cold drinks, frozen milk drinks, or desserts. Makes and serves hot/cold/frozen beverages.Places beverages and food items on serving tray or in takeout container.Prepare or Cook food products to specification.Manage production to business needs and control waste.Follow opening and closing procedures to ensure venue is clean and stocked.Required Skills/Abilities:Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingAble to understand and correctly apply weights and measures to recipesAble to complete an in-house ServSafe food training class.Education and Experience:Cash handling experience is preferredExperience working with high-volume food preferred.Physical Requirements:The ability to lift 20 pounds frequently to 60 pounds maximumThe ability to stand and walk on uneven terrain, inclines, asphalt, and concrete continuouslyThe ability to work in extreme weather frequentlyThe ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the dayThe ability to remember locations, understand and carry out instructions continuouslyThe ability to work at a rapid speed frequentlyWork Environment:A Cook II works primarily indoors in a kitchen environment of the water park, with occasional outdoor tasks in food service stands, kiosks, and food delivery areas. The role involves exposure to various weather conditions, uneven terrain, and moderate to high noise levels, often working independently. Cook II's use a variety of tools including phones, radios, and kitchen equipment to communicate and ensure quality guest experiences. Work includes collaboration with teams and mentors, with a focus on ensuring safety in the guest experience.Benefits Offered:Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises' attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents.Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones.Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions.401(k) & Profit Sharing - The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to hosts after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates).Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees.Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans