Catering/Food Service Utility/Dishwasher

St. Louis Zoo; Missouri; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The St. Louis Zoo is seeking a part-time Catering/Food Service Utility/Dishwasher to join our catering and food service teams. This role involves washing dishes, assisting with prep and storage organization, and supporting events across Zoo locations in Saint Louis, MO.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, restaurant/kitchen experience, and familiarity with basic food safety. Flexibility for weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working experience in a restaurant/kitchen required.
• Familiarity with basic fundamentals of food safety and sanitation required.
• Prior customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dishwashing across catering and events.
• Organize food and beverage storage areas.
• Assist with prep work for catering activities.
• Wash dishes at various Zoo locations.
• Clean kitchen and restaurant areas.
• Work on the front line and minor maintenance projects.
• Assist Catering Manager with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Food safety basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catering/Food Service Utility/Dishwasher

Locations

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Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA

• Utility
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: CATER001658

Description

Responsibilities: Assist Zoo’s Catering and Food Service Departments with dishwashing responsibilities both during and after events. Duties may include but are not limited to organizing the food and beverage storage areas, assisting with the preparation work associated with catering business, washing dishes at a variety of Zoo locations, cleaning projects in the kitchen and restaurant areas, working on the front line, working on minor maintenance projects, and assisting the Catering Manager on other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Working experience in a restaurant/kitchen required. Familiarity with basic fundamentals of food safety and sanitation required. Prior customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to take direction and also work independently when applicable. Must have flexible work hours. Work schedules include weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays. Must have the physical ability to work on your feet and be able to walk the Zoo grounds for several hours at a time. Must be able to perform physically demanding work. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check.

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