About the role
Overview
- $21.75 / hour
- Cook 3 is responsible for preparing menu items in accordance with recipes and production procedures.
- Age requirement: 18+
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott’s Berry Farm is the place for you!
Working at Knott’s Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks:
Complimentary admission to Knott’s Berry Farm
- Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
- Discounts on food and merchandise
- Special events for associates only
Building lifelong friendships
Resume building skills
Flexible schedule
Employee recognition programs
Responsibilities
- Ensure that high standards of food quality are maintained.
- Achieve the budgeted food cost by complying with portion controls.
- Provide guest service according to Knott's Berry Farm standards.
- Adhere to Knott's Berry Farm costuming and grooming standards.
- Adhere to Knott’s Berry Farm Rules of Conduct.
- Conduct cash handling transactions, including making change and accepting payment.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned work area.
- Report all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
- Ensure a high standard of quality food products served.
- Ensure safety and sanitation of entire complex through use of a safety program. Follow through on Front of House and Back of House checklist, inspections, and heightened awareness for optimum working conditions.
- Ensure all production needs are met for area of responsibility. Monitor all operations, paperwork and related aspects for optimum efficiency and production.
- Use knowledge of equipment, manuals, and maintenance feedback to keep equipment up and running.
- Develop specials and update regularly all menu specifications. Monitor portions, presentation, and any food development issues.
Be available as a source of knowledge and facts relating to all restaurant operations, procedures, laws, policies, and/or emergency issues. Through consultation via phone or in person to assist supervision as necessary.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required.
- At least 2 years experience in a culinary position.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
- Ability to work effectively and achieve department goals under time constraints and quality pressures.
- Ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
- Ability to take initiative to accomplish daily work tasks.
- Ability to accurately compile reports from information provided.
- Ability to maintain composure during high-pressure situations.