Cooks – Amusement Center

Chef – Amusement Center

Location: Lyford, Texas
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Schedule: Must be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Position Summary

The Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food for customers while maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization.

The Chef will oversee day-to-day food preparation, ensure ingredients and supplies are properly stocked, maintain the kitchen in sanitary condition, and help ensure customers receive consistent and properly prepared food.

This position requires someone who is dependable, organized, able to work efficiently under pressure, and capable of taking responsibility for kitchen operations during their shift.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to company standards.
• Ensure food is prepared consistently and served at the proper temperature.
• Follow established recipes, portion sizes, and preparation procedures.
• Maintain quality and presentation standards for all food served.
• Prepare ingredients before and during service.
• Monitor cooking times and food temperatures.
• Maintain a clean and organized cooking station.
• Keep food-preparation areas sanitary throughout the shift.
• Properly store refrigerated, frozen, and dry products.
• Label and date food products as required.
• Rotate food inventory using proper first-in, first-out procedures.
• Check expiration dates and remove expired or spoiled products.
• Monitor kitchen inventory and inform management when products need to be reordered.
• Help receive, inspect, and properly store food deliveries.
• Keep refrigerators, freezers, shelves, and storage areas organized.
• Monitor food usage and help reduce unnecessary waste.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, counters, and preparation areas.
• Ensure cooking equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Immediately report malfunctioning kitchen equipment to management.
• Handle small/basic equipment issues when trained and authorized to do so.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and health procedures.
• Prevent cross-contamination and maintain safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure employees working in the kitchen follow cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Assist Kitchen & Refreshment Attendants as necessary.
• Help train kitchen staff on proper food preparation and cleanliness procedures when requested.
• Maintain an orderly kitchen during busy service periods.
• Communicate clearly with management and other employees.
• Complete kitchen opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Perform additional reasonable duties assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Have a clean criminal record and be able to pass a criminal background check, subject to applicable law.
• Have previous cooking, restaurant, kitchen, or food-service experience.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Have strong food-preparation and cooking skills.
• Understand basic food-safety and sanitation procedures.
• Be able to follow recipes and preparation instructions.
• Be able to work independently and take responsibility for the kitchen during assigned shifts.
• Be organized and able to manage multiple food orders at the same time.
• Be able to work efficiently during busy periods.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be able to communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Be able to monitor food inventory and recognize when supplies need to be reordered.
• Follow company policies and management instructions.
• Be available to work assigned evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Food-handler certification or other food-safety certification may be required in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to:

• Stand and work for extended periods.
• Work around hot cooking equipment.
• Bend, reach, lift, and perform regular kitchen duties.
• Lift approximately 25–50 pounds when necessary.
• Safely handle food, cooking utensils, kitchen equipment, and supplies.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Work around refrigerators, freezers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment as applicable.

What We Expect From Our Chef

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced
• Dependable
• Responsible
• Clean and organized
• Professional
• Efficient
• Consistent
• Safety-conscious
• Team-oriented
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to maintain food quality during busy periods
• Proactive about kitchen cleanliness and inventory
• Capable of taking ownership of the kitchen during their shift

The Chef is expected to maintain consistent food quality, keep the kitchen clean and properly stocked, and ensure all food is prepared safely and professionally.

Compensation

Starting Wage: $18.00 per hour

Employment and continued employment are subject to company policies, attendance expectations, job performance, background requirements, and applicable laws.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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