Quick Service Cook

Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.50

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 time off

Paid parental leave

Job Description

Great Wolf Lodge is a premier family-focused resort and indoor water park that provides a unique entertainment experience for guests of all ages. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, variety of attractions, and commitment to exceptional guest service, Great Wolf Lodge combines adventure and hospitality to create memorable vacations. With locations across North America, Great Wolf Lodge continues to grow as a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industries, offering numerous career opportunities for individuals passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences. Their company culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, supporting employees through comprehensive training and wellness programs to ensure a successful and fulfilling career journey.

The Fast Food Cook at Great Wolf Lodge plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards of quality and hospitality the brand is known for. This entry-level position operates in a fast-paced quick service environment, preparing food items according to strict recipe guidelines while ensuring sanitation and safety compliance. Fast Food Cooks work closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to deliver prompt and delicious meal options that exceed guest expectations. With a base pay of $20.50 per hour, plus tips that vary based on shift and location, this flexible role supports both full-time and part-time schedules, making it ideal for individuals seeking to start or develop their culinary careers. Great Wolf Lodge provides extensive on-the-job training through Great Wolf University along with opportunities for advancement, scholarship funds, and employee benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to multitask, and eager to contribute to a lively, guest-centered environment. This role demands physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift weights, and work in varied temperature conditions. Most importantly, Fast Food Cooks are expected to uphold Great Wolf Lodge's commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Must be at least sixteen years or older
Flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands including nights, weekends and holidays
Able to lift up to 40 lbs
Able to bend, stretch, and twist
Able to stand for long periods of time
Able to work in hot and cold environments
Able to work around continuous moderate noise levels

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Ability to learn correct and safe food preparation
Demonstrated ability to understand sanitation related issues and precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
Ability to work with Point of Sale system and Kitchen Display System
Ability to obtain local or state food handling permits and ServSafe food handling certification as required
Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Previous cook experience preferred
Proven teamwork skills
Professional image that inspires trust and confidence
Enthusiastic and positive energy
Ability to multitask

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
Verify receipt of supplies
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 and maintain supplies
Perform preventive maintenance and 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 at the end of the shift with outlet leader