Chef

Chefs at Six Flags Great Adventure will ensure the successful and profitable operation of assigned locations, oversee and produce quality meals, and train existing kitchen staff while maintaining compliance of all policies and procedures to achieve outstanding Guest Service.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist back of the house culinary associates and interns.
• Proper kitchen setup to include utensils and equipment such as knives, pans and kitchen scales.
• Study the recipes and gather all necessary ingredients so all meals can be made in a timely manner.
• Oversee food preparation, delegating and checking on kitchen staff are performing their duties.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients or techniques; Inform wait staff of any and all new specials on the menu.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ requests or dietary needs.
• Ensure that Guests are being provided with high quality made fresh to order menu items of the highest presentation.
• Ensure that the Guest experience is met with Friendly, Speedy and Accurate service, while resolving issues when necessary.
• Enforce proper food preparation and handling procedures, in compliance with all Health Department and Food and Beverage Operation policies regarding sanitation.
• Continually monitor the cleanliness of all units within the assigned area.
• Ensure the safety of all Associates and Guests.
• Ensure that a proper level of inventory is maintained at each location in assigned area.
• Evaluate staff in the assigned area.
• Develop a well-trained, efficient staff, and ensure that qualified associates are available for promotion.
• Make recommendations regarding associate hiring, promotions, and corrective action.
• Identify areas for continued improvement; develop and implement strategies to enhance these areas.
• Comply with all Six Flags policies at all times.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to work 40-60 hours per week, including before and after scheduled shifts if necessary and on weekends and holidays. Shifts to include early mornings to late nights.
• Must be professional, outgoing, energetic, self-motivated, able to motivate others, and have a positive attitude.
• Perfect grooming and conduct must be constantly displayed.
• Preferred 3-4 years of proven work experience as a chef or cook.
• Hands on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced and up to date knowledge of culinary skills and plating techniques.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to remain calm and take on various tasks.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Active Servsafe Certification preferred.
• Culinary school diploma a plus.
• Must be willing to change locations when requested by Fulltime Staff.
  
  

Employment within the Food and Beverage Operations Department is reliant on receiving passing scores on ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Allergens, and ServSafe Manager Certifications. All certification classes are supplied by the park.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS.

What's in it for you?

• Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Exclusive Rides parties for all employees.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Complimentary tickets
• In-Park discounts and more!
  
  

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.