Cook

Cook
Location: Malibu Jack's Lafayette
Position Type: Part Time

Company Overview:

Five Star Parks & Attractions is the largest privately owned operator of family entertainment centers in the United States, with 28 high-energy destinations across 13 states. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has grown rapidly from just three locations in 2019 to a national portfolio of award-winning venues, including Scene75, The Track Family Fun Parks, Malibu Jack’s, Fun Land, Celebration Station, Craig’s Cruisers, and more. Recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list at No. 299 for 1,408 percent three-year growth, Five Star Parks continues to lead the way in innovation, guest experience, and operational excellence in the amusement and hospitality sector.

Our venues fuse go-karts, arcades, bowling, VR, thrill rides, and immersive dining into vibrant, high-impact environments that inspire all generations to play, connect, and create unforgettable memories. We are rooted in a company-wide promise of being Safe, Clean, and Fun—demonstrating our uncompromising commitment to guest and team-member well-being, pride in welcoming and immaculate facilities, and a playful, edgy spirit that sets us apart. Internally, we foster a culture of integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and performance, empowering team members to think boldly, own outcomes, and deliver Five Star moments every day. With the scale of a national platform and the heart of a local host, Five Star Parks is a dynamic workplace where operational excellence, innovation, and fun converge—every day is an opportunity to elevate play.

Job Summary:

Cooks at Malibu Jack's are friendly, upbeat individuals with a desire to provide high quality food products, safely and efficiently. This role is responsible for ensuring that all menu items are prepared accurately, working with the team to manage low ticket times and uncompromising food quality, practicing safe food handling, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment, and working under pressure.

Cooks report to the Kitchen Manager

Qualifications:

Kitchen experience preferred but not required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Exemplifies the company’s core values

• Ensures optimum guest experience

• Holds team accountable for quality, consistency, and upkeep of sanitization standards as set forth by company and state regulations

• Practices an ownership mentality with an emphasis in motivation and teamwork

• Maintains highest levels of quality & presentation

• Accurately portions all orders to ensure low food cost

Safety:

• Ensures areas are free from hazards that would potentially injure staff or guests

• Addresses and immediately corrects any practices that lower safety standards

Education and/or Experience:

• Kitchen experience preferred, but not required

• Ability and willingness to eventually learn all stations on the line

Computer skills:

Understands and can operate the POS system

Language skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Mathematical skills:

Basic Mathematics

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, or stand on their feet for an extended period of time, bend and twist their body, and may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.

Additional Requirements:

• Position requires consistent activity, such as walking, bending and lifting
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends
• Employment may require background check

Notice of E-Verify Participation: Five Star Parks & Attractions participates in the E-Verify program.

Five Star Park & Attractions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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