Restaurant Cook
Company
Universal Studios Hollywood
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
24 an hour
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Job Description
Restaurant Cook
Job no: SB26-PCOOKT3-GEN
Work type: Seasonal
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: USH - Culinary, Park & Resorts Operations
Benefits:
• Complimentary admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and all Universal Theme parks
• Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• Special events for employees (preview nights for new attractions/events)
• Building lifelong friendships
• Resume building workshops
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
Responsibilities:
• Set up and breakdown stations according to USH Kitchen guidelines and restock all items as needed throughout shift, while moving through various assignments throughout the shift.
• Prepare and cook product using all methods of cooking including but not limited to; roasting, baking, sautéing, steaming, using established recipes, portions and methods prescribed by the Company in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Maintain a clean work area, including the washing of pots, pans and other kitchen items and taking out trash while following established safety standards and safe food handling guidelines.
• Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety food preparation and handling practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park are upheld.
• Promotes and provides extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answers questions and offers information in a courteous manner. Seeks to provide assistance to guests.
• Understands and demonstrates the proper use of safety practices and ensures department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests of all ages, following all company guidelines and protocols.
• Identify, de-escalate, and resolve conflicts or disturbances professionally and effectively to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests of all ages while maintaining composure during difficult interactions.
• Maintain a high level of trust and integrity to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues of all ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Previous Culinary Experience Preferred
• Culinary Degree Preferred
Job Demands:
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs with assistance
• The noise level is generally moderate to high
• Team Members are subject to a variety of weather conditions, including but not limited to: heat, sun exposure, cold, and inclement weather. Depending on the assigned location, work can be almost exclusively outdoors
Schedule:
• Must be available to work at least 4 days per week throughout the peak seasons to include a rotation of mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Pay:
• $24 per hour
Additional Information:
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected]
Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
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Job no: SB26-PCOOKT3-GEN
Work type: Seasonal
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: USH - Culinary, Park & Resorts Operations
Benefits:
• Complimentary admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and all Universal Theme parks
• Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• Special events for employees (preview nights for new attractions/events)
• Building lifelong friendships
• Resume building workshops
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
Responsibilities:
• Set up and breakdown stations according to USH Kitchen guidelines and restock all items as needed throughout shift, while moving through various assignments throughout the shift.
• Prepare and cook product using all methods of cooking including but not limited to; roasting, baking, sautéing, steaming, using established recipes, portions and methods prescribed by the Company in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Maintain a clean work area, including the washing of pots, pans and other kitchen items and taking out trash while following established safety standards and safe food handling guidelines.
• Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety food preparation and handling practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park are upheld.
• Promotes and provides extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answers questions and offers information in a courteous manner. Seeks to provide assistance to guests.
• Understands and demonstrates the proper use of safety practices and ensures department standards are maintained and safety policies for the Park upheld.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests of all ages, following all company guidelines and protocols.
• Identify, de-escalate, and resolve conflicts or disturbances professionally and effectively to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests of all ages while maintaining composure during difficult interactions.
• Maintain a high level of trust and integrity to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues of all ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Previous Culinary Experience Preferred
• Culinary Degree Preferred
Job Demands:
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs with assistance
• The noise level is generally moderate to high
• Team Members are subject to a variety of weather conditions, including but not limited to: heat, sun exposure, cold, and inclement weather. Depending on the assigned location, work can be almost exclusively outdoors
Schedule:
• Must be available to work at least 4 days per week throughout the peak seasons to include a rotation of mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Pay:
• $24 per hour
Additional Information:
NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected]
Advertised: 26 Jan 2026 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
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