Cooks @ Indianapolis Zoo - Sodexo

Join our Pride: Where passion meets purpose at the Indianapolis Zoo! - where every day is an adventure!

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we invite you to join us as a Cook at the Indianapolis Zoo. Your skills and commitment will be celebrated, and you will have the opportunity to be a part of the thrilling world of sports and entertainment in one of the nation's premier venues.

Cook @ $14 - $16

Our Cooks will assume grill or line responsibilities within the kitchen requiring attention to detail for food preparation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure that food is prepared, portioned, held and served at correct temperatures and presented according to standards
• Utilize proper recipes, equipment, tools and utensils
• Prepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are cooked in a timely, accurate, consistent and quality manner
• Assist in coordinating the flow of work within the culinary department to maximize quality and efficiency

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in food preparation in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a high stress, fast paced environment
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility in an often tightly quartered environment.
• Have the ability to bend and lift up to 30 pounds frequently
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Weekly
• Team Meal Provided
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to ongoing training and development programs

Other Requirements:

Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift. Must be able to frequently lift and carry food and other items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally greater. Must be able to go from warm to cold climates (workstation to coolers). Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time.

• The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and carry approximately 20 feet.
• Ability to physically walk approximately one-fourth () of a mile and the circumference of the unit several times a day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to read and comprehend a BEO, diagram and any other documents to ensure that the guests' needs are met.
• While performing duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.
• Employee must be able to perform repetitive motions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold.
• Employee must be able to work in a cold environment - such as when cleaning walk-in refrigerators.
• The employee frequently has hands in soapy water and/or cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Employee must have ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Employee must be able to operate in an environment with moderate to high noise
• Employee must have the ability to walk with non-skid shoes at all times.
• Employee must have the ability to access and produce information on a computer.
• Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight (pots, pans, etc.); must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

The Indianapolis Zoo is a 64-acre non-profit zoo, public aquarium, and botanical garden in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.