Seasonal Food Service Worker

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park access

Complimentary Parking

Guest Park Tickets after 45 days

Company uniforms

Park discounts on merchandise & food

Serve Safe Training reimbursements

Tuition discounts Monroe College

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Free Banking

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the Restaurant Services team. You will set up and break down workstations, maintain cleanliness, assist with food preparation, and handle cash at the POS, while ensuring health standards.

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required; hours 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with weather/attendance adjustments, and special event shifts possible. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with employee perks provided.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Positive and outgoing demeanor.
• Flexibility to be cross trained in all areas of the operation.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Prior food preparation experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down workstations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including trash removal, sweeping, and mopping.
• Knowledge of food products, identification and acceptable quality levels.
• Maintain DOH standards and participate in inspections.
• Rotate and change food holding containers as needed.
• Prepare food according to recipes and protocols; operate equipment.
• Ensure proper portion sizes to control costs.
• Assist in other production areas as needed.
• Perform cash handling and operate the POS.
• Provide general customer service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Positive demeanor

Cross-trained

Lifting 50 lbs

Food prep experience

Job description

Job Description

Department: Restaurant Services

Employment Type: Food Service Worker

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Location: Bronx Zoo

Reports To: Seasonal Supervisors, Managers and Full-Time Management Staff

Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available

Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring, summer and holiday of lights. Hours are subject to change on short notice depending on weather and needs of the business.

Special event hours may be required, including Holiday Lights, with shifts ending at 11:00pm.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Set up and break down workstations
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation - including trash removal, sweeping/mopping and general cleanliness
• Knowledge of food product, identification and acceptable level of food quality
• Maintain Department of Health standards at all times and participate in inspections
• Rotate and change food holding containers as needed
• Requirements may include preparation of food according to recipes and protocols set, including operating food preparation equipment
• Ensuring proper portion sizes to maintain food costs
• Assist in other areas of production as needed
• Perform cash handling functions, including operating the POS
• General customer service

Additional Job Functions

• Adhere to daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules as posted and directed by management
• Ensure that all work locations are neat, clean, organized and safe
• Provide consistent quality throughout menu and ensure the proper preparation and holding of products.
• Completion of any reasonable request or assigned tasks by Management

Campus Partner

• Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all staff.
• Maintain general knowledge of park attractions and amenities so as to provide superior customer service.
• Follow all WCS rules and regulations.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from restaurant seating and public areas.
• General sanitation of restaurant grounds.
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, ceilings etc. as assigned
• Operate light weight grounds equipment if needed (i.e. pressure washer, leaf blower, etc.).
• Adhere to local, state, and federal cleanliness, food handling, food storage procedures

PERKS of Working with Us:

• Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company provided uniforms
• Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
• Serve Safe Certification Training/ Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking

Qualification Requirements

• Strong verbal communication skills
• A positive and outgoing demeanor is a must
• Must be flexible to be cross trained to work in all areas of the operation
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Prior food preparation experience preferred but not required. Salary Range $18/hour