Food Service - Food Service Cook

SSA Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an iconic zoo as a Part Time Food Service Cook. This role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy providing exceptional service. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring a clean workspace. With a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a beloved cultural attraction. If you have a passion for food and customer service, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount through Partnership College

Meal Plan & employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of food preparation experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a memorable experience for every guest through excellent service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Now hiring a talented Part Time Food Service Cook at the Audubon Zoo!

Food Service Cook

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.

Position Title: Food Service Cook

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s) and Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• 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 mitigated against further occurrence.
• Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assists with dishwashing as necessary.
• 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.

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 performing all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Previous Experience

• 1-2 years food preparation

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.