Ligonier, Pennsylvania Parques Reunidos
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
Are you passionate about quality, fun and delicious food? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment? If you are ready to contribute to a quality guest experience, Food and Beverage may be the place for you!

Take the first step toward a long and rewarding career by becoming a respected member of our team. Apply today for your chance to get paid, earn resume-enhancing experience, and create unforgettable memories!

We are currently looking for a:

Idlewild Seasonal Weekend Prep Cook $20/hr

Roles & Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:

• Promptly and efficiently prepare menu items for the park and fulfill orders throughout the day according to stand requests
• Be knowledgeable about menu items, menus-changes and food preparation and allergy procedures
• Consistently prepare ingredients to spec
• Ensure proper product rotation, sanitation procedures, and recipes are strictly adhered to
• Run various pieces of kitchen equipment, time the steps in each dish and know the cooking requirements of each dish
• Quickly resolve complaints about food preparation or quality
• Control waste and to work to high efficiency with food ingredients
• Follow a 'clean as you go' mantra to ensure that the kitchen area is always clean, orderly and re-stocked
• Work each shift with a safety mindset. Be proactive in regards to front of the house and back of the house safety (food safety, potential hazards for employees or Guests) 100% of the time

Who You Are:

• You are a genuine and vibrant team player who is solution-focused and proactively resourceful
• You are available weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) through October 29, 2023
• You have experience in the service / hospitality industry. Previous back of house experience required. We will consider the right person, with the right attitude who can back-up their abilities through previous work.
• You pride yourself on your ability to learn new skills, your ability to work efficiently and effectively, your reliability and your ability to 'keep your cool' even during the busiest shifts
• You are able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks without skipping a beat
• You are easily coachable and see feedback as an opportunity to keep improving your skills and abilities
• You are able to safely and repetitively lift 40 lbs (items weighted similar to a bag of potatoes)
• You are able to stand (for up to five hours at a time); walk long distances within the park; bend at the waist and knees and have repeated manual dexterity; regularly reach above shoulder level

Team member benefits:

Working at Idlewild and SoakZone is about making people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As an Idlewild and SoakZone employee, you can be the smiling face that greets incoming guests, a cook that makes things happen in the kitchen or a ride operator that keeps people entertained and safe.

Idlewild and SoakZone Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Kennywood and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
• Invited to exclusive employee events throughout the season

We've got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Idlewild and SoakZone. Apply today!

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!