Restaurant Cook

Glendale, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $24.00

Benefits

Complimentary admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and all Universal Theme parks

Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family

Discounts on food and merchandise

Special events for employees

Building lifelong friendships

Resume building workshops

growth opportunities

wellness programs

Job Description

Universal Studios Hollywood is a renowned theme park built around a working movie studio, offering guests a unique blend of entertainment, attractions, and immersive experiences. As a major player in the entertainment industry, Universal Studios Hollywood brings to life the magic of movie-making and theme park adventures, attracting millions of visitors annually. This dynamic environment fosters creativity, teamwork, and a customer-first approach, ensuring guests enjoy memorable moments throughout their visit. The park includes a variety of departments including Attractions, Parking, Wardrobe, and Park Services, each contributing to a seamless and enjoyable guest experience. Employment at Universal Studios Hollywood means becoming part of a vibrant team that operates in a fast-paced and high-energy setting, where every member plays a crucial role in enhancing guest satisfaction and park operations.

We are currently seeking passionate individuals to join our culinary team as Restaurant Cooks. This role offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work in a high-energy kitchen environment where teamwork, precision, and guest focus are paramount. As a Restaurant Cook, you will be responsible for food production and preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and adhering strictly to recipes and sanitation protocols. Your contributions will help ensure that every dish served meets our quality standards and contributes to a seamless dining experience for our guests. This position requires the ability to work efficiently under pressure, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication among team members. By joining our culinary team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience in a renowned theme park setting, and contribute to creating extraordinary guest moments every day. This full-time role offers competitive pay at $24 per hour and includes access to numerous employee benefits geared towards personal growth and well-being.

Job Requirements

Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
Must frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs with assistance
The noise level is generally moderate to high
Team members are subject to a variety of weather conditions including but not limited to heat sun exposure cold and inclement weather
Depending on the assigned location work can be almost exclusively outdoors
Must be available to work at least 4 days per week throughout the peak seasons to include a rotation of mornings evenings weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

Must be 18 years old or older
Previous culinary experience preferred
Culinary degree preferred

Job Duties

Set up and breakdown stations according to USH Kitchen guidelines and restock all items as needed throughout shift while moving through various assignments throughout the shift
Prepare and cook product using all methods of cooking including but not limited to roasting baking sautéing steaming using established recipes portions and methods prescribed by the Company in a sanitary and timely manner
Maintain a clean work area including the washing of pots pans and other kitchen items and taking out trash while following established safety standards and safe food handling guidelines
Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety food preparation and handling practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park are upheld
Promote and provide extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests
answer questions and offer information in a courteous manner
seek to provide assistance to guests
Monitor and maintain a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests of all ages following all company guidelines and protocols
Identify de-escalate and resolve conflicts or disturbances professionally and effectively to maintain a positive atmosphere
Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests of all ages while maintaining composure during difficult interactions
Maintain a high level of trust and integrity to promote a safe secure and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues of all ages
Perform other duties as assigned