Food Services Associate

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Toledo Zoo is seeking a part-time Food Services Associate to support multiple food service areas, including catering, concessions, and restaurants. You will handle food preparation, guest service, and cash handling while upholding health and safety standards in outdoor concession spaces.

Flexibility is required to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. You must be at least 16 years old and comfortable adapting to various locations within the Zoo.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years of age.
• Prefer experience in food service or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Candidates must be able to take direction, work independently and multi-task.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are a plus.
• Work schedules include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have the physical ability to work on your feet and be outdoors for several hours at a time.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and ensure proper cash handling in service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of food service areas.
• Operate cash registers and assist guests with orders.
• Assist across catering, concessions, and restaurants as needed.
• Support other departments when required.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

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Food Services Associate

P/T Food Services Part-Time Manual Labor Toledo, OH, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2215

Salary Range: $13.00 To $13.00 Hourly

Food Service Associate

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Come and be a part of an organization where you can work and have fun at the same time. Our Food Services team is in search of people who are passionate about learning new things and giving our guests the best possible experience. Under direct supervision from full-time staff, this position is responsible for preparation of food, proper customer service, adheres to proper cash handling procedures, and maintains cleanliness and safety of food service areas.Reports to the Lead and Supervisor of Food ServicesThis position is non-exempt part-time position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The ideal candidate is a versatile team player with a strong work ethic and a customer-focused attitude. This role involves assisting the Food Services Department in various capacities, including operating cash registers, taking orders, responsibility serving alcohol, and stocking supplies. Additional duties include food preparation, cooking, and maintaining cleanliness in concession areas to uphold health and safety standards. The candidate must be adaptable, ready to work across multiple food service areas - catering, concessions, and restaurants - while also supporting other departments as needed. Strong communication skills and the ability to operate various kitchen and service equipment are essential.

Minimum Training & Qualifications:

• Must be 16+ years of age.
• Prefer experience in food service or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Candidates must be able to take direction, work independently and multi-task.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are a plus.
• Work schedules include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have the physical ability to work on your feet and be outdoors for several hours at a time.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

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The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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