Seasonal Restaurant Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee access to 5 Parks

Complimentary Guest Park Tickets

Company provided uniforms

Park Discounts on Merchandise

Online learning access and tuition discounts

Earned Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Free Banking

Job summary

A notable conservation organization in New York is seeking a temporary associate for its Restaurant Services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive demeanor, and the ability to prepare food and maintain cleanliness. This role offers the opportunity to work in a team and interact with visitors of the aquarium, providing a unique experience in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Prior cash handling and food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sell food items and ensure quality standards.
• Collect payment and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Remove debris and operate lightweight grounds equipment.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Positive and outgoing demeanor

Basic math skills

Reliability and dependability

Job description

Overview

Department: Restaurant Services
Location: New York Aquarium
Employment Type: Temporary Associate
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate: $16.50/hour
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 and summer. Hours are subject to change on short notice depending on weather and needs of the business

Responsibilities

• Ensuring quality standards of all products by adhering to local, state, and federal food handling, preparation, and portioning procedures
• Prepare and sell WCS food items and increase sales through cross and up-selling
• Collect payment for items, adhere to all cash handling and inventory policies and procedures
• Provide consistent quality offerings through the proper preparation and display of goods
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, as instructed
• Stock shelves or process deliveries, following departmental inventory control procedures
• Complete other assignments and helping others on the team as required
• Daily Cleaning
• Comply with coursework and regulations for all Health Department licenses, as required

Maintenance Responsibilities

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

Perks of Working with Us

• Free employee access to 5 Parks: interact with animals and engage with like-minded individuals
• Complimentary Guest Park 5 Tickets + 1 Complimentary Parking (After 45 days)
• Company provided uniforms
• Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time (when a total of hours is reached)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking

Internal Qualification Requirements

Qualifications
All candidates must possess the following:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• A positive and outgoing demeanor is a must
• Must be able to work well among others in a positive environment
• Must be flexible because we cross train employees to work in all facets of our operation
• Basic math skills
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain outdoors and maintain alertness in a variety of weather conditions
• Prior cash handling experience preferred, but not required
• Prior food preparation experience preferred, but not required
• Reliability and dependability

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