Food Service Associate

SSA Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading cultural attraction where you can become a Food Service Associate. This role is perfect for energetic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy engaging with guests. You'll be responsible for delivering outstanding service, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, this position allows you to contribute to a team dedicated to enhancing visitor experiences. Join a company that values diversity and offers numerous benefits, including a tuition discount and employee assistance programs. If you have a passion for food service and community engagement, this job is for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount

Meal Plan

Employee Discounts

Aquarium Membership

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure memorable experiences for guests through exceptional service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the work environment.
• Support daily restaurant operations and respond to guest feedback.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Team Player

Physical Stamina

Education

No formal education required

Job description

The Florida Aquarium, Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Now Hiring a Food Service Associate for The SSA group at The Florida Aquarium!

Benefits include: Employee Assistance Program, Get Paid Early, Tuition Discount through Partnership College, Parental Leave, Meal Plan, Employee Discounts, Aquarium Membership, and more!

Food Service Associate

Who are we:

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry; we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve deserve it.

Position Title: Food Service Associate

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s)

Responsibilities

1. Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
2. Supports restaurant prep (FOH and line) for daily operation.
3. Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
4. Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
5. Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
6. Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
7. Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
8. Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
9. Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigated against further occurrence.
10. Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
11. Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
12. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
13. Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
14. Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
15. Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

Job Requirements

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
3. Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
4. Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
5. Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
6. Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

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.

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. SSA Group 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

Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.

Employee Assistance Program, Get Paid Early, Tuition Discount through Partnership College, Meal Plan & employee Discounts.