Line Cook - Perkins, TGI Fridays, Castaway Bay Resort & More! at Cedar Point
Job Description
$15/hr
Ages 18+
At Cedar Point, work is FUN! As a line cook, you'll prepare food items for our guests within our Cedar Point Resorts! You'll also
- Understand and adhere to all food hygiene and health safety regulations.
- Cook, prepare and serve quality food items to our guests while providing prompt service and proper portioning of food items.
Monitor and control safe food handling procedures, including: time/temperature control, sanitation, cross-contamination, product rotation, storage levels, and cooling procedures .
Some of our amazing perks and benefits:
- Paid training and FREE uniforms!
- FREE Admission to Cedar Point and our other properties!
- FREE tickets and discounts to local attractions!
- FREE tickets for family and friends!
- 20% discounts on food and merchandise!
- Employee-only ride nights, game nights, and FREE FOOD events!
Responsibilities:
Come join our world class team at Cedar Point! Cedar Point provides premiere entertainment with 200+ acres of FUN and we want YOU to join us in making people happy! As a member of our team, you'll
- Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories.
- Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Gain skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit your future.
Qualifications:
- You!
- People who love helping others and will support the needs of our guests and associates.
- Good judgement and a commitment to safety.
- Ability to work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Individuals with a passion and excitement about Cedar Point.
- Availability to include some weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
$31k is right at market for Cooks, Fast Food nationally
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