Food Service - Busser

SSA Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SSA Group at the Louisville Zoo as a Food Service Assistant, where you'll be responsible for maintaining a clean environment and ensuring exceptional guest service. This entry-level role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, focusing on sanitation and guest satisfaction. Enjoy the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to providing a memorable experience for guests while working at a prominent cultural attraction in Louisville.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Discount through Partnership College

Meal Plan & employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle boxes.

Responsibilities

• Clear and disinfect tables in designated restaurant location.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment for all guests.
• Support operation in assigned role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Louisville Zoo, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 anddedication. 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.

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor(s), Restaurant Manager(s) and Food Service Operations Manager(s)

Responsibilities

Clear and disinfect tables in designated restaurant location.

Take out trash, compost and recycling to the proper disposal areas as needed.

Maintain a clean and welcoming environment for all guests.

Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.

Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.

Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.

Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.

Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.

Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.

Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

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

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.

Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.

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.

Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

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

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.

Louisville Zoo, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America