Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook (Rehire)

We are looking for a Food & Beverage Cook to prepare food items over hot equipment and maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness according to the specifications provided by management. Roles & Responsibilities Greet customers, assist with questions, and manage accurate transactions to provide an engaging customer experience. Perform opening and closing procedures related to the assigned Food & Beverage location and as directed by team leads and shift supervisors. Set up and break down the workstation. Prepare food following proper procedure and safety guidelines using fryers, grills, and other professional kitchen equipment. Prepare food items according to menu specifications, portion sizes and proper cooking temperatures. Ensure all food product specifications and procedures are followed during preparation. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment: refrigeration, fryers, griddles, ovens, outdoor grills, food warmers, soda fountains, etc. Store and rotate stock and food items within assigned work locations. Replenish condiments, beverages, and food supplies while maintaining a clean work area. Maintain a safe work environment, according to company and external inspection standards. Replenish condiments, beverages, and food supplies while maintaining a clean work area. Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests. Monitor product quality and communicate shrinkage/waste to the lead and/or supervisor. Provide excellent customer service and resolve guest questions and concerns promptly. Conduct transactions while ensuring all handling procedures are followed, including credit and refund transactions and loss prevention. Use step stools and safety‑oriented kitchen equipment as needed. Follow PPE guidelines when working around food preparation equipment. Perform all other duties assigned by leadership. Education and Experience No education requirements. 1+ year of previous culinary work experience at a food service or restaurant preferred but not required. Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual skills are a plus. Requirements Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws. Must work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must have reliable transportation to and from the scheduled shift. Must comply with uniform policies. Must possess a safety‑oriented mindset and understand importance of complying with state, and local food preparation and serving regulations. Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to resolve questions, problems, and concerns positively. Must be able to follow direction, multi‑task, and work as part of a team as well as independently. Must be able to use kitchen equipment and accessories safely and effectively. Must keep kitchen areas neat and organized. Must be able to use step stools as needed. Must be able to safely use knives and other food preparation equipment as needed. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for the majority of the workday. Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders. Ability to withstand heat and humidity from food preparation equipment. Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more. Working Conditions Work may involve both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the theme park and waterpark. Frequent exposure to variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, and ice. Exposure to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, and heavily populated environments. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and respected. All individuals are treated equally. #J-18808-Ljbffr 0911 Festival Fun Parks, LLC