Culinary Safety and Training Specialist - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

Job Category :
Food

Requisition Number : CULIN
011081

• Posted :
  October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

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The Culinary Safety & Training Specialist is responsible for working with the Culinary Safety & Training Team on the training and education of all new and current culinary hosts and safety trainers. This includes but is not limited to General Safety Training and Culinary Safety Training in a classroom setting, computer-based learning, and on-the-job training. This will be done in a manner consistent with the mission, values and operating philosophies and standards of the Dollywood Company.

Each Culinary Safety & Training Lead will focus primarily either on training or safety responsibilities, however there will be overlaps.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Instructs/Facilitates the annual training classes for general safety training, food safety training, and culinary department policies and procedures for all hosts, leaders, chefs, managers, and directors
• Conducts training sessions and/or hold culinary safety trainers responsible for completing regular audits on all areas and completing applicable safety documents to include authorized operator forms, safety critical checklists, Safety Focus Points, Check 5, and monthly safety topic paperwork to ensure compliance
• Manages the safety trainers in culinary locations, including holding regular safety trainer meetings, audits of the monthly safety program, and paperwork audits of all authorized operator signoffs for all culinary hosts
• Supports the Safety & Training Team with special projects
• Assists the Culinary Safety Coordinator in the oversight of the culinary safety program ensuring 100%
• compliances and consistencies throughout the division
• Coaches and develops culinary hosts and safety trainers
• Provides verbal and written communication for necessary training classes
• Completes and files retention records for all hosts
• Provides office support as required, including taking messages, receiving visitors, filing records and assisting hosts as needed
• Be an active participant in safety issues relating to personal safety and the safety of fellow hosts and guests
• Audits hosts for training purposes, including coaching and praising as necessary; this includes but is not limited to observations, paperwork audits, quizzing, etc
• Takes immediate corrective action to prevent unsafe work conditions and practices, and coordinate with leadership on corrective action as necessary

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time

Education and Experience Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous public speaking and presentation experience required
• At least 1 year of training, adult learning, or education experience preferred
• Bi (Spanish) or multi-lingual speaking, reading, and writing preferred
• Must be able to pass Serv Safe Manager Certification Program within 90 days of hire
• Proven experience with common office software such as Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, etc
• Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of onboarding process which includes background screening and pre-employment drug screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
• Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Be a role model in the areas of attitude, enthusiasm, attention to detail, adherence to policies, and concern for both Guests and Hosts
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Embraces efforts and models behavior around Great Place Six (GP6); creates a Great Place to Work for Great People
• Ensures a positive work environment for all hosts with high levels of engagement and job satisfaction
• Ability to tolerate stress and maintain a calm atmosphere and composure in a hectic environment and under tight time constraints
• Proven skills in time management, short- and long-term planning and…