Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $15.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Telehealth resources
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave
employee referral incentives
Discounted vacations
Job Description
Great Wolf Lodge is a renowned family-friendly resort and entertainment company known for its indoor water parks, engaging experiences, and exceptional hospitality. With multiple locations across North America, Great Wolf Lodge offers a unique combination of lodging, dining, and entertainment options that cater to families and guests of all ages. The company is committed to providing a fun, safe, and memorable environment for its guests while fostering a positive workplace culture for its employees. Alongside its dedication to guest satisfaction, Great Wolf Lodge focuses on employee development through training programs and career advancement opportunities.
The Fast Food Cook position at Great Wolf Lodge is an entry-level role within the food service operation, designed for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality food that meets strict standards. This role primarily involves preparing quick service menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, sanitation, and safety protocols, and collaborating with a dynamic team to create an enjoyable dining experience for guests. With an hourly pay of $15.50 plus potential tips ranging from $2 to $4 per hour, this position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, and varied scheduling options to accommodate diverse availability.
As a Fast Food Cook, team members will receive comprehensive on-the-job training through Great Wolf University, enabling them to develop skills in food preparation, safety compliance, and customer service. The role requires a strong emphasis on food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency, including tasks such as verifying food temperatures, maintaining cleaning logs, assisting chefs with ingredient preparation, and supporting inventory management. Additionally, employees are expected to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, comply with all food handling regulations, and assist leadership as needed.
Great Wolf Lodge values its employees through a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, telehealth resources, life insurance, 401K with employer match, paid vacation, and parental leave. Beyond traditional benefits, the company promotes an inclusive workplace culture where diversity and individuality are celebrated. Employees can also enjoy perks such as discounted vacations, employee referral incentives, and comprehensive wellness programs, including Employee Assistance and Relief Funds.
This role is ideal for individuals seeking to start or grow their career in the hospitality or food service industry. Whether the applicant has prior cooking experience or is eager to learn, Great Wolf Lodge provides a supportive environment where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude are highly valued. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and demonstrate flexibility with scheduling availability, particularly during nights, weekends, and holidays. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work with Point of Sale and Kitchen Display Systems and be willing to obtain necessary food handling permits and certifications.
Overall, the Fast Food Cook role at Great Wolf Lodge offers a unique opportunity within a vibrant and family-oriented setting that fosters personal and professional growth. Team members become key contributors to delivering memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations, all while benefiting from a supportive employer that prioritizes employee well-being, development, and recognition. This position provides the foundation for those enthusiastic about hospitality to learn, earn, and advance within a well-respected company committed to excellence and community.
The Fast Food Cook position at Great Wolf Lodge is an entry-level role within the food service operation, designed for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality food that meets strict standards. This role primarily involves preparing quick service menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, sanitation, and safety protocols, and collaborating with a dynamic team to create an enjoyable dining experience for guests. With an hourly pay of $15.50 plus potential tips ranging from $2 to $4 per hour, this position offers flexibility with full-time, part-time, and varied scheduling options to accommodate diverse availability.
As a Fast Food Cook, team members will receive comprehensive on-the-job training through Great Wolf University, enabling them to develop skills in food preparation, safety compliance, and customer service. The role requires a strong emphasis on food quality, cleanliness, and efficiency, including tasks such as verifying food temperatures, maintaining cleaning logs, assisting chefs with ingredient preparation, and supporting inventory management. Additionally, employees are expected to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, comply with all food handling regulations, and assist leadership as needed.
Great Wolf Lodge values its employees through a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, telehealth resources, life insurance, 401K with employer match, paid vacation, and parental leave. Beyond traditional benefits, the company promotes an inclusive workplace culture where diversity and individuality are celebrated. Employees can also enjoy perks such as discounted vacations, employee referral incentives, and comprehensive wellness programs, including Employee Assistance and Relief Funds.
This role is ideal for individuals seeking to start or grow their career in the hospitality or food service industry. Whether the applicant has prior cooking experience or is eager to learn, Great Wolf Lodge provides a supportive environment where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude are highly valued. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and demonstrate flexibility with scheduling availability, particularly during nights, weekends, and holidays. Successful candidates will possess the ability to work with Point of Sale and Kitchen Display Systems and be willing to obtain necessary food handling permits and certifications.
Overall, the Fast Food Cook role at Great Wolf Lodge offers a unique opportunity within a vibrant and family-oriented setting that fosters personal and professional growth. Team members become key contributors to delivering memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations, all while benefiting from a supportive employer that prioritizes employee well-being, development, and recognition. This position provides the foundation for those enthusiastic about hospitality to learn, earn, and advance within a well-respected company committed to excellence and community.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years or older
- high School diploma or equivalent experience
- ability to learn correct and safe food preparation and sanitation procedures
- flexibility regarding scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
- ability to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe certification
- successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent experience
- ability to learn correct and safe food preparation and demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
- flexibility regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- possess the ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
- must be able to obtain local or state food handling permits and serv safe food handling certification as required
- successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
- previous cook experience
- proven teamwork
- projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
- enthusiastic and positive energy
- multi-tasking ability
Job Duties
- Maintain and follow all department operating procedures
- ensure completion of daily temperature logs, daily cleaning logs, line check sheets and food waste sheets
- ensure compliance with all food-handling and sanitation regulations
- prepare all food items per recipe guidelines, tasting and adjusting for flavor with assistance of chef
- execute food orders according to guest preference in a timely manner while working on multiple orders at once
- provide food preparation assistance by washing, peeling, cutting and preparing a variety of ingredients
- control recipes by weighing and measuring designated ingredients
- provide food and utensils for chef by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator
- support in stocking food and supply inventory, requisitioning supplies and food
- verifying receipt
- maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by cleaning work areas, food storage areas, equipment, and utensils
- segregate and remove garbage
- steam-clean or hose garbage containers
- follow sanitation standards and procedures
- comply with legal regulations
- maintain correct cleaning schedules on all equipment
- keep equipment operating by following operating instructions
- troubleshoot breakdowns
- maintain supplies
- perform preventive maintenance
- call for repairs
- maintain and follow all Ecosure or similar food safety and sanitation program standards
- assist and support the operation at the request of the Sous Chef, Executive Chef or other property leadership
- check out with outlet leader at the end of the shift
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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