Seasonal Restaurant Associate

Seasonal Restaurant Associate

Department: Restaurant Services

Employment Type: Temporary Associate

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Pay Rate Starting At: $17/hour

Location: Bronx Zoo

Reports To: Seasonal Supervisors, Managers and Full-Time Management Staff

Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available

Hours: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring, summer and holiday of lights. Hours are subject to change on short notice depending on weather and needs of the business

Overview of restaurant responsibilities

• Ensuring quality standards of all products by adhering to local, state, and federal food handling, preparation, and portioning procedures
• Prepare and sell WCS food items and increase sales through cross and up-selling
• Collect payment for items, adhere to all cash handling and inventory policies and procedures
• Provide consistent quality offerings through the proper preparation and display of goods
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, as instructed
• Stock shelves or process deliveries, following departmental inventory control procedures
• Complete other assignments and helping others on the team as required
• Daily Cleaning
• Comply with coursework and regulations for all Health Department licenses, as required

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from restaurant seating and public areas.
• General sanitation of restaurants, carts, depots and commissary.
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, ceilings etc. as assigned
• Operate light weight grounds equipment (i.e. pressure washer, leaf blower, etc.)
• Adhere to local, state, and federal cleanliness, food handling, food storage procedure

PERKS of Working with Us:

• Free employee access to 5 parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company provided uniforms
• Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
• Serve Safe Certification Training/ Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills
• A positive and outgoing demeanor is a must
• Must be able to work well among others in a positive environment
• Must be flexible because we cross train employees to work in all facets of our operation
• Basic math skills
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain outdoors and maintain alertness in a variety of weather conditions
• Prior cash handling experience preferred, but not required
• Prior food preparation experience preferred, but not required
• Reliability and dependability

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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