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Garden Restaurant Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances
Training opportunities

Job Description

Moody Gardens is a renowned entertainment and educational destination located in Galveston, Texas. It offers an extraordinary blend of natural beauty and immersive attractions, including an aquarium, rainforest pyramid, discovery museum, and a variety of theaters and gardens that draw visitors from all over the world. As a diversified complex, Moody Gardens combines aspects of tourism, hospitality, and food service, providing guests with a memorable experience that spans recreation, education, and entertainment. Its commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction has established Moody Gardens as a premier attraction that celebrates both natural wonders and the arts. With a strong reputation for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years prior kitchen preparation and cooking experience required
  • Minimum 6 month prior experience in a similar capacity required
  • Must obtain Food Handlers certification prior to beginning work
  • Must be reliable and responsible
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with managers, kitchen staff, and dining room personnel
  • Must maintain personal hygiene in accordance with Moody Gardens standards for food service personnel
  • Ability to transport up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly
  • Ability to remain standing for entire shift
  • Must possess manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years prior kitchen preparation and cooking experience required
  • Minimum 6 month prior experience in a similar capacity required
  • Must obtain Food Handlers certification prior to beginning work

Job Duties

  • Assume 100% responsibility for quality of food products served on the buffet line
  • Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
  • Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
  • Portion food service products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grill, broiler, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
  • Ensure food is properly stored and dated
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
  • Follow proper buffet area presentation
  • Handle, store, and rotate products properly
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
  • Close kitchen properly following closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen
  • Attend scheduled meetings and bring suggestions for improvements
  • Any and all other duties as assigned
  • duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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