2024 Seasonal Culinary Production Host

Description

~This position has a minimum age requirement of 18 years or old~

This position incumbent is responsible for the preparation of high-quality meals in accordance with HFE and Kentucky Kingdom standards, menu specifications, and production schedules. They will also be responsible for overseeing kitchen helpers in the preparation of meals, while meeting safety requirements. Will be working closely with the Park Chef and will provide support at the kitchen(s) upon the Park Chefs request. Experienced kitchen production leader with proven ability to lead a team that produces upscale food at high volume levels.  

Job Responsibilities  

• Compliant with the park-wide hygiene standards. 
• Follow all day dot and food labeling procedures.  
• Ensure all products are presented to guests in a visually appealing and appetizing manner. 
• Follow and enforce all recipe standards. 
• Follow proper portion control requirements per each recipe. 
• Ensure food prep areas and storage areas are compliant with the health department standards, exceeding SteriTech standards. 
• Perform other duties, such as operating equipment to perform job duties, maintaining proper sanitation, assisting with scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc. 
• Assure physical cleanliness of all BOH operations. Ensures all staff practices "clean as you go" techniques. 
• Ensure all BOH staff complete their daily side work. 
• Ensure unit is organized and maintained in a sanitary manner; ensure proper cleaning schedules are followed 
• Available/willing to work at various locations on park.  
• Follows All Host Safety Standards and General Safety Training guidelines and uses associated injury prevention measures. 

Essential Job Skills  

• Maintain a positive attitude.  
• Present a neat, clean, professional appearance.  
• Strong understanding and focus on safety and guest service.  
• Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner.  
• Ability to interact with guests, including enforcing park policies in a positive and friendly manner.  
• Ability to maintain a high standard of safety, guest service, efficiency, and cleanliness.  
• Ability to treat coworkers and guests with dignity and respect.  
• Must be able to successfully complete a post-offer background check and drug screening 
• Experience with scheduling and payroll/time keeping software preferred 
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and a working knowledge of Excel.

Requirements

 Requirements  

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional appearance always by following grooming and uniform standards in Team Member Handbook. Food Services specific grooming and apparel guidelines include:  

1. Non-slip shoes   
2. No jewelry  
3. No artificial nails  
4. No false eyelashes 
5. Hair must be kept pulled back in a hat or hairnet  

• Must be self-motivated and disciplined 
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information 
• Must display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated 
• Must be willing to constantly improve 
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene 
• Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers 
• Must adapt to changes easily 
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment 
• Must show appreciation to others 
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines 
• Must be able to make decisions 
• Sense of urgency 
• Able to display and live out our Lead with Love principles strongly rooted in Kentucky Kingdom culture by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated 
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees 
• Must promote and support a team environment 
• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods 
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene 
• Able to have a good relationship with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts 
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information 

Physical Requirements 

• Stand - F 
• Walk - F 
• Sit - F 
• Handling / Fingering - F 
• Reach Outward - F 
• Reach Above Shoulder - O 
• Climb - O 
• Crawl - O 
• Squat or Kneel - O 
• Bend - O  

Lift / Carry 

• 10 lbs. or less - F 
• 11-20 lbs. - F 
• 21-50 lbs. - F 
• 51-100 lbs. - O 
• Over 100 lbs. - N 

Push / Pull 

• 12 lbs. or less - F 
• 13-25 lbs. - F 
• 26-40 lbs. - O 
• 41-100 lbs. - O 

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours of the day) 

F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hours of the day) 

Kentucky Kingdom Theme Park, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Kentucky Kingdom Theme Park, LLC drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world. 

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