Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $1.00
Benefits
Flexible Hours
30% discount in the retail store
Merlin Magic Pass which gives you free admission to Merlin attractions worldwide
Competitive 401K
discounts through the Merlin Marketplace Website on almost anything you buy online
fun working environment
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Madame Tussauds - Hollywood is part of Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. Merlin Entertainments is recognized as one of the world’s largest attraction operators, delivering immersive and memorable brand experiences to millions of guests annually. Madame Tussauds offers a unique environment where guests can engage with lifelike wax figures of celebrities and historical icons, making it a prominent attraction in Hollywood and a key player in the entertainment industry. With an emphasis on creating magical and unforgettable moments, Madame Tussauds remains dedicated to providing outstanding guest experiences enhanced by a skilled, passionate workforce.Show More
This role is for a Line Cook position at Madame Tussauds - Hollywood, under the umbrella of Merlin Entertainments. As a valued member of Team Merlin, this part-time Line Cook will assist the Sous Chef in managing the culinary aspects of the kitchen operations. The position involves ensuring all food preparation and cooking uphold the high standards expected by guests. The candidate will play a critical role in maintaining cleanliness, executing food safety protocols, and adhering to company-sanctioned sanitation standards, ensuring excellent guest service and product presentation. This role offers a vibrant and fun working environment where enthusiasm and a passion for food combine to enhance the guest experience within a renowned entertainment venue. The pay rate starts from $22.00 per hour.
The Line Cook will be actively involved in assisting with staff supervision, training, and kitchen leadership responsibilities. Daily duties include managing kitchen efficiency, overseeing proper food rotation, minimizing food waste, and enforcing compliance with OSHA, HACCP, and other health regulations. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes loud and confined environment, with a hospitable and friendly demeanor essential to fostering a positive kitchen atmosphere. Flexibility regarding shifts—including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events—is crucial to meet operational needs. This position promotes the development of culinary skills within a structured setting while contributing to a workplace that prioritizes safety, quality, and team collaboration.
Joining Madame Tussauds at Merlin Entertainments not only means becoming part of a global entertainment giant but also offers career growth and access to unique benefits such as flexible schedules, discounts, and admission passes to Merlin attractions worldwide. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply and ensuring support throughout the recruitment process for those with additional needs.Show Less
The Line Cook will be actively involved in assisting with staff supervision, training, and kitchen leadership responsibilities. Daily duties include managing kitchen efficiency, overseeing proper food rotation, minimizing food waste, and enforcing compliance with OSHA, HACCP, and other health regulations. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes loud and confined environment, with a hospitable and friendly demeanor essential to fostering a positive kitchen atmosphere. Flexibility regarding shifts—including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events—is crucial to meet operational needs. This position promotes the development of culinary skills within a structured setting while contributing to a workplace that prioritizes safety, quality, and team collaboration.
Joining Madame Tussauds at Merlin Entertainments not only means becoming part of a global entertainment giant but also offers career growth and access to unique benefits such as flexible schedules, discounts, and admission passes to Merlin attractions worldwide. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply and ensuring support throughout the recruitment process for those with additional needs.Show Less
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- 3-4 years of practical kitchen experience
- experience working in a themed or entertainment environment preferred
- ability to communicate effectively
- strong organizational and leadership skills
- knowledge of food safety protocols such as OSHA and HACCP
- ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for long hours
- must pass food handler and alcohol awareness certifications within 30 days
- willingness to work in loud, confined, and fast-paced environments
Job Qualifications
- 3-4 years of practical kitchen experience required, with preference given to those with experience in a themed environment
- experience and knowledge in food and culinary design desired
- fun, dynamic, and friendly personality
- excellent communication, listening, and motivational skills
- hospitable nature with a desire to give service of the highest possible level
- able to work in areas with loud noises and confined spaces
- self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team
- must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events
- ability to stand and walk for prolonged hours and interact with guests and employees in a fast-paced, multitask environment in variable temperatures and weather conditions
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity in using equipment and tools, and ability to reach, bend, stoop and climb stairs as needed
- must be able to pass a Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Exam within 30-days of employment
Job Duties
- Assists the sous chef with the supervision of kitchen staff
- maximizes kitchen efficiency
- assists the sous chef in leading, training, and directing kitchen staff
- guarantees cleanliness in the restaurants, following company and sanitation standards
- ensures all recipes, food preparation, and presentation meet department specifications and commitment to quality, as set out in the food specification manuals and recipes
- ensures a high standard of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are always maintained throughout the restaurant
- reports and assists in the management of any equipment failure or potential safety hazards as appropriate
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