Food Service - Dishwasher

Now Hiring: Part-Time Dishwasher at Brevard Zoo!


Looking to join a team in a workplace that's as unique as it is exciting? Brevard Zoo is seeking a reliable, hardworking Part-Time Dishwasher to support our culinary team. If you take pride in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to be part of an unforgettable guest experience.

Imagine working in a vibrant setting surrounded by lush landscapes and the energy of guests enjoying their day at the zoo. Every shift plays a vital role in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional service.

Why You'll Love Working at the Zoo:

Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling
Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Reduced meals during shifts
FREE zoo passes for family & friends

What You'll Do:

Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment
Maintain cleanliness and organization of dish areas and kitchen spaces
Properly dispose of waste and follow sanitation guidelines
Support kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations
⏱ Work efficiently in a high-volume environment while upholding safety standards

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a team that creates memorable experiences every day, apply today and start your next adventure at Brevard Zoo!


Dishwasher

Who are we:

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused.

We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.

Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Title: Dishwasher


Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s) and Chef Team


Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, including utensils, pots, and pans ensuring they meet standards for safe food preparation
• Work with kitchen team to ensure dishes and equipment are stored properly
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles while ensuring proper waste separation
• Maintain a sanitary and organized work environment
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
• Maintain cleaning schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed

• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary

IDEA + Belonging

• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.

• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Job Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work standing for long periods of time.
• Experience with fast-paced dish pit environment preferred.
• Ability to push through dishes and organize area as necessary to the business.
• Experience with MSDS knowledge and upholds active practice of cleanliness in the dish area while maintaining protocol for dish liquid use.
• Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

Previous Experience

• None Required

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)


SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.


Compensation and Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).

• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
• Holiday pay of 1.5x the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day
• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.. Colorado : Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked , up to 48 hours per year , under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked , up to 40 hours per year , as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington : Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked , in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.


SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").


San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.


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