Dishwasher, Seasonal, SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorldAbout the role
SEASONAL POSITION
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
What you get to do:
As a Dishwasher, you’ll maintain the cleanliness of kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. This is a “gritty” position involving heavy cleaning tasks, handling dirty dishware, and working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment — ideal for someone who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty. The Dishwasher will also sort and remove trash as well as sweep or scrub floors to ensure a consistently clean and safe culinary environment. Wherever you serve, you will:
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
- This is a physically active role that requires frequent movement throughout the shift; team members will be constantly walking, bending, lifting, and carrying items.
- Work may be performed on wet or slippery floors; safety awareness and proper footwear are essential.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of manual and automatic dishwashing areas
- Loads and operates dish-tray machine.
- Ensure all utensils and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
- Follow all food safety guidelines
- Ensure dishes and equipment are dried and put away following proper procedures
- Clear and wash all dishes, pans and flatware using an automatic dish machine
- Follow all HACCP/Sanitation guidelines
- Supply front line and kitchen areas with equipment/dishes
- Cleans displays, chairs, floors, trays, and other items in facility
- Ensures excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations and needs
- Sort and remove trash as well as sweep or scrub floors.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.
What it takes to succeed:
- At least 18 years old
- Commitment to exceptional guest service
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand extensively
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions
- Completion of all training, including ServSafe and RCS Responsible Vendor Training
- Food service and/or theme park experience highly desirable
Availability:
- Available to work varying shifts or hours based on business need. Flexibility in working varied shifts; Must be available to work shifts as early as 6:00 AM and as late as 1:00 AM, including weekends and holidays; flexibility for both early mornings and late evenings is required.
- Seasonal Ambassadors must have at least 5 days of unrestricted (12 continuous hrs. within operating hours for the area) availability to include both weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays.
Compensation:
- 17.25 USD Hourly
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
- FREE park admission
- Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
- Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
- Scholarship opportunities
- Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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