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Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook - J1 Student

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.


Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

Are you passionate about quality fun and delicious food? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment? If you are ready to contribute to a quality guest experience, the Food and Beverage department may be the place for you!



This Food Preparation Expert is responsible for preparing food items over hot equipment and maintaining kitchen organization and cleanliness according to the specifications provided by management. This position focuses on delighting the customer by preparing food in a timely manner and ensuring quality product.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Adventureland Park - Food & Beverage Cook - J1 Student

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

    This position is for International J1 Students only.

    • 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 breakdown of workstation  

    • Responsible to adhere to all applicable labor regulations and guidelines, including scheduled start and end times, break schedules and consecutive days worked 

    • 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 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 

    • Conduct transactions while ensuring all handling procedures are followed – including credit and refund transactions, loss prevention 

    • Quickly and politely respond to and resolve guest questions and concerns 

    • Follow all proper Personnel Protective Equipment guidelines when working around food preparation equipment 

    • All other duties assigned by leadership 

     

    Education and Experience: 

    • No education requirements for this role 

    • 1+ year of previous culinary work experience at a food service or restaurant preferred but not required 

     

    Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus. 

    Requirements:   

    • Must be at least 16 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws 

    • Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays 

    • Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift 

    • Ability to comply with all uniform policies 

    • Must possess safety-oriented mindset and understand the importance of complying with all state, and local food preparation and serving regulations 

    • Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner 

    • Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently 

    • Ability to use kitchen equipment and accessories in a safe and effective manner 

    • Ability to keep the kitchen areas neat and organized 

    • Ability to use step stools, as needed 

    • Ability to safely utilize knives and other food preparation equipment, as needed 

     

    Physical Requirements: 

    • Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday 

    • Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders 

    • Ability to withstand heat and humidity from the food preparation equipment 

    • Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more 

     

    Working Conditions: 

    • This role will be based in one or more food stall and/or restaurant locations throughout the theme park and waterpark, with exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments 

    • Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions 

    • Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, and heavily populated environments 

    Team member benefits:

     

      Working at Adventureland Resort  is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Adventureland Resort employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights! 

       

      Palace Perks & Benefits: 

      • Flexible schedule 

      • Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments 

      • Free admission to Adventureland Resort and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off 

      • Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season 
         

      We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland Resort. Apply today! 

      Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!

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