Cook - PT/Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

MetroLagoons is hiring for the 2026 Spring and Summer Seasons!

Looking for a schedule that fits your life?  We've got openings across all shifts: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekdays and weekends! Choose a schedule that works for you at the Best Lagoons in the United States!

JOB SUMMARY:

The cook is the face of food and beverage to our guests.  Working in a food truck environment, this person will prepare and serve limited menu items using ovens, deep fryers, and other prep items.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean, organize, stock, and maintain stations with all required supplies
• Prepare ingredients for service, including tasks such as chopping vegetables, making pizzas, assembling sandwiches, preparing sauces, etc.
• Thoroughly clean the station and manage leftover food appropriately
• Maintain inventory levels as needed
• Ensure that dishes are served simultaneously, meeting high-quality standards, and adhering to timely service
• Adhere to sanitation regulations as well as safety and appearance guidelines
• Ensure proper food safe temperatures, utilizing thermometers and logs
• Keep up-to-date on all food ingredients and follow internal policies referring to food allergies
• Follow and report on instructions provided by the management team
• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor while interacting with coworkers and customers
• Follow and report on instructions provided by the management team
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Food & Beverage Safety certifications (we will provide training/certification if needed)
• Outstanding communication, customer service, and cash handling skills preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using Focus or other POS a plus
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Shifts may vary based upon business needs
• Ability to work outside in all-weather elements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. if needed

You must be able to work indoors in a high-temperature environment while standing for extended periods of time.

This position is located inside a food truck where temperatures and humidity can be extreme.  In addition, you will be exposed to heat, cold, rain, etc. outside the truck while still on property.

BENEFITS:

Employee Discount Program, including Lagoon entry, F&B/Merchandise discounts, and more!

E.O.E.  MetroLagoons does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by law.