Cooks at Water Country in Portsmouth, NH - Sodexo Live

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN JOB IN HOSPITALITY, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

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.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Sodexo Live! is currently hiring Cooks at Water Country, located in Portsmouth, NH.

Water Country is New England's largest, cleanest, safest, and friendliest water park! With 26+ acres this New Hampshire landmark has been the go-to destination for wholesome summer fun in New England since 1984. A summer tradition for most with attractions for young and old. Your child can conquer their first water slide at Big Ollie and your teens will love Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror. The whole family will love riding the white water rafting-style family attractions, splashing in New England's largest wave pool or cruising around the 1/4 mile long Adventure River together. Water Country offers families the chance to create forever memories at an affordable price.

No experience? No problem! If you are a positive person who enjoys engaging others, we will teach you the skills required to be a successful team member of Sodexo Live! Already have a passion for food and beverage - Excellent! Come discover how your career can continue to grow and thrive as part of one of the largest and most successful food and beverage companies in the world!

Principal Function:

The Cook will assume grill or line responsibilities within the kitchen requiring detail and creativity and will perform responsibilities for food preparation.

This position may exist in a convention center, a sporting or events arena, restaurant or other type of entertainment-related venue that is managed by Sodexo Live!.

The Cook will contribute to Sodexo Live!'s operational and financial success by following all Sodexo Live! culinary standards for sanitation and preparation, and by guiding other Culinary staff members to ensure that food product is of the highest quality in taste and appearance, to satisfy guest expectations and to maximize food revenue.

Essential Responsibilities: Prepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are cooked in a timely, accurate, consistent and quality manner. Comply with all established health, sanitation and safety procedures. Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to teamwork and service.

Qualifications/Skills:

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 (¼) 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.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

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.