What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT / Seasonal Cooks - Southshore Bay Lagoon position at MetroLagoons?
Reinvent Your Day Outdoors
MetroLagoons transforms everyday life into a vacation. With four resort-style lagoons across Florida, guests enjoy thrilling water adventures, swim-up bars, cabanas, and community events—creating spaces where families connect, friends celebrate, and every visit feels like a sun-soaked escape filled with fun, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.
MetroLagoons is hiring for the 2026 Spring and Summer Seasons!
Job Summary
The cook is the face of food and beverage to our guests. Working in a food truck environment, this person will prepare and serve limited menu items using ovens, deep fryers, and other prep items.
Key Responsibilities
This position is located inside a food truck where temperatures and humidity can be extreme. In addition, you will be exposed to heat, cold, rain, etc. outside the truck while still on property.
Benefits
Employee Discount Program, including Lagoon entry, F&B/Merchandise discounts, and more!
E.O.E. MetroLagoons does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by law.
MetroLagoons transforms everyday life into a vacation. With four resort-style lagoons across Florida, guests enjoy thrilling water adventures, swim-up bars, cabanas, and community events—creating spaces where families connect, friends celebrate, and every visit feels like a sun-soaked escape filled with fun, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.
MetroLagoons is hiring for the 2026 Spring and Summer Seasons!
Job Summary
The cook is the face of food and beverage to our guests. Working in a food truck environment, this person will prepare and serve limited menu items using ovens, deep fryers, and other prep items.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean, organize, stock, and maintain stations with all required supplies
- Prepare ingredients for service, including tasks such as chopping vegetables, making pizzas, assembling sandwiches, preparing sauces, etc.
- Thoroughly clean the station and manage leftover food appropriately
- Maintain inventory levels as needed
- Ensure that dishes are served simultaneously, meeting high-quality standards, and adhering to timely service
- Adhere to sanitation regulations as well as safety and appearance guidelines
- Ensure proper food safe temperatures, utilizing thermometers and logs
- Keep up-to-date on all food ingredients and follow internal policies referring to food allergies
- Follow and report on instructions provided by the management team
- Maintain a professional and positive demeanor while interacting with coworkers and customers
- Follow and report on instructions provided by the management team
- Other duties as assigned
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Food & Beverage Safety certifications (we will provide training/certification if needed)
- Outstanding communication, customer service, and cash handling skills preferred
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using Focus or other POS a plus
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary based upon business needs
- Ability to work outside in all-weather elements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. if needed
This position is located inside a food truck where temperatures and humidity can be extreme. In addition, you will be exposed to heat, cold, rain, etc. outside the truck while still on property.
Benefits
Employee Discount Program, including Lagoon entry, F&B/Merchandise discounts, and more!
E.O.E. MetroLagoons does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by law.