Cook (Seasonal)

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team: The American Girl Retail team is integral in providing lifetime memories to American Girl fans and their families. Our experiential retail stores provide shopping destinations like no other. This requires Innovation, Collaboration, and Execution from all who are a part of this division. Our in-store experiences range depending on location from Girl and Doll Salons, Full-Service Restaurants, Personal Shopping, Ear Piercing (Girl and Doll), hosting Parties/Celebrations to name a few. Expect a dynamic and fast-paced role where you get to make decisions that impact the team as well as our customers.

The Opportunity: The Cook is located at the AG Retail location and reports directly to the Restaurant Manager. Responsible for preparing food according to recipes and quality standards, maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen, supporting all station operations, and working as part of a positive, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Prep and prepare recipes consistently, efficiently, and in proper quantities to support business levels.; Ensure line station set-up standards and recipe guidelines are followed, knowledge of all stations to act as back-up.; Perform opening, closing, and side duties established by the restaurant/kitchen supervisors.; Ensure proper food safety and workplace safety procedures are followed.; Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all areas including the removal of garbage, sweeping and wet mopping, washing counter tops and equipment on a daily basis.; Work collaboratively with the team to build a positive work environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.; A certification for an accredited or recognized culinary school, college, or comparable institution, preferred.; Certified in local food preparation safety and sanitation standards.; May be required to perform diverse physical tasks, including constant standing and walking, heavy lifting (30-50 lbs), etc.; Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.