Line-Cook - Laguna Café

Orlando, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.75 - $18.50

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

free park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends

park discounts on food

park discounts on merchandise

Scholarship Opportunities

Exclusive employee events and giveaways

Job Description

Discovery Cove Orlando is a unique and immersive animal care and adventure park dedicated to providing guests with unforgettable experiences while promoting animal rescue and preservation. Having rescued over 40,000 animals to date, Discovery Cove operates with a passionate commitment to animal welfare and environmental stewardship. As part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, it offers a dynamic environment where the care for animals goes hand in hand with educating visitors and creating joyous memories. This Orlando-based park specializes in providing intimate interactions with marine life and other exotic animals through activities like swimming with dolphins, snorkeling among tropical fish, and walking through aviaries with exotic birds. Beyond being a mere attraction, Discovery Cove serves as a sanctuary that combines entertainment with conservation, offering guests opportunities to connect with nature in meaningful ways.

The Ambassador role at Discovery Cove is designed for enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking individuals who want more than just a typical job—they want to be part of an incredible team that brings excitement and lasting joy to guests from around the globe. Ambassadors play a vital role in the daily operations and special events at the park, ensuring smooth coordination and exceptional guest service. This position focuses on supporting the culinary team in producing and adjusting menu items tailored to attendance and special event needs while maintaining quality control and food safety standards. Ambassadors step up as leaders in the absence of management, demonstrating a positive attitude and high energy to create a welcoming environment for all visitors. The role demands hands-on interaction with food preparation, menu planning, and managing deliveries and event logistics, making it ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented settings.

Working as an Ambassador provides an opportunity to develop valuable skills in culinary operations, event coordination, and customer service, all while contributing to an organization deeply invested in animal care and guest experience excellence. The position typically requires availability for up to 29 hours per week across 3 to 4 days, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts ranging from early mornings to late evenings. While the job includes physical demands such as lifting heavy items, standing for extended periods, and working in various weather conditions, it offers a rewarding work environment with a sense of community and shared purpose among teammates. In addition to competitive compensation, employees enjoy numerous perks such as free and discounted park admissions, merchandise savings, scholarship opportunities, and exclusive events, making Discovery Cove a desirable workplace for those passionate about hospitality, culinary arts, and conservation efforts.

Job Requirements

Must have five years related experience and/or training
Must have strong written/verbal communication skills
Must have strong basic math skills
Must be able to lift/move up to 55 pounds
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time in hot and/or cold environments
Must regularly use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, stoop, crawl or kneel
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work indoors and in outside weather conditions (i.e., sunny, wet and/or humid conditions)
Must be able to positively interact with park guests and co workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs
Must be able to successfully pass relevant food handler exams
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Culinary certificate preferred
Resume required
Availability to include up to 29 hours per week, 3-4 days a week to include weekends, holidays, early mornings, late evenings, and night shifts

Job Qualifications

Must have five years related experience and/or training
Must have strong written/verbal communication skills
Must have strong basic math skills
Must be able to lift/move up to 55 pounds
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time in hot and/or cold environments
Must regularly use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, stoop, crawl or kneel
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work indoors and in outside weather conditions (i.e., sunny, wet and/or humid conditions)
Must be able to positively interact with park guests and co workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs
Must be able to successfully pass relevant food handler exams
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Culinary certificate preferred
Resume required
Availability to include up to 29 hours per week, 3-4 days a week to include weekends, holidays, early mornings, late evenings, and night shifts

Job Duties

Coordinate production of menu items for special events
Adjust food quantity to accommodate park guest attendance
Enthusiastically represent the company by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
Assist in leading the team in daily operations, as well as special events, whenever head chef or other management as assigned are not present
Read menu to estimate food requirements and order food from supplier or procure food from storage
Oversee delivery and coordination of food delivery to event sites
Adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles