San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
- The Cook under general supervision performs a variety of moderately difficult duties in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items served in the various retail food service operations. This position reports to the Chef.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Serves orders for food and beverages
- Prepares and cooks menu items and other dishes
- Follows food orders
- Portions, arranges, and garnishes food
- May coordinate and supervise other food service employees
- May serve food at food stands and perform cashier duties
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Commitment and top notch interpersonal skills to provide great customer service.
- Problem solving skills to identify practical solutions.
- Teamwork skills to work well with others and to be a productive member of the team.
- Applicants must be available weekends and at least two weekdays.
- Please note if you are selected for this role you will be required to complete the Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBS) within 60 days of your hire date.
- Training will be provided to you by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and completed on site.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Culinary school and/or experience working in a full service restaurant; techniques, knowledge of equipment, basic food handling, preparation, and cooking skills.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Proper preparation and cooking methods for a wide variety of food items
- Commercial kitchen equipment and utensils
- Sanitation and safety methods for food preparation/handling
- Basic inventory controls
- Effective leadership skills
- Cook and bake food in large quantities
- Operate commercial equipment and utensils
- Understand recipes and menus;
- Evaluate and determine food condition, doneness, and decorations
- Understand and carry out instructions
- Keep simple records
- Supervise and train kitchen helpers
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences.
- Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
- As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.
Salary
- 17.00 hourly