Zoo Concessions

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time employee perks

Job summary

Peoria Park District is hiring a part-time Concessions Worker at PEORIA ZOO, Peoria, IL 61603. The role involves selling and preparing concession items, maintaining clean, safe, visitor-friendly areas, and supporting event rentals.

Qualifications include at least two years of high school, plus experience in food service or cash handling. Uniforms are required; all duties emphasize safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of two years of high school.
• Experience: Experience in food service preferred. Experience working with computers and handling money is helpful.
• Knowledge and Ability: Ability to accurately handle and serve food in a safe and efficient manner; ability to handle money; follow instructions; be professional and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Sell and prepare concession items accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Keep concession areas clean, sanitary, and visitor friendly.
• Stock and rotate concession items; may include gift shop merchandise at satellite areas.
• Attend to customer needs in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Manage start-of-shift messages and schedules; open registers.
• Closeout registers and transfer money and paperwork to supervisor.
• Clean assigned area at end of day to established standards.
• Assist in set-up for rental events and operate at events as scheduled.
• Follow all safety procedures and support the Park District’s safety program.

Skills

Food service experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High school (2 years minimum)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: PEORIA ZOO - PEORIA, IL 61603, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Duties: Under the supervision of the Manager of Food Services, the Zoo Concessions Worker is responsible for:

• Sell and prepare concession items accurately, safely, and efficiently.


• Keep concession areas clean, sanitary, and "visitor friendly".


• Stock and rotate concession items as needed; may include gift shop merchandise at the satellite concession area.


• Attend to all customer needs/problems in a prompt & courteous manner.


• Check messages and work schedules at the start of the shift.


• Open registers and preparation of assigned area before concessions open to the public.


• Closeout registers and other devices at the end of the business day, and transfer money and appropriate paperwork to the supervisor.


• Clean assigned area at the end of the business day to established standards.


• Assist in the set-up for rental events as needed.


• Work rental events as needed and scheduled.


• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Support all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.


• Wear the proper designated uniform.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

The work requires some physical exertion in handling supplies, equipment, and materials. Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds are required on a periodic basis. The programmed activities involve everyday risks, which require normal safety precautions typical of the recreation industry.

Qualifications:

• Education: A minimum of two years of high school.


• Experience: Experience in food service preferred. Experience working with computers and handling money is helpful.


• Knowledge and Ability:
  
  
  
  • Ability to accurately handle and serve food in a safe and efficient manner.
  
  
  • Ability to accurately handle money.
  
  
  • Aptitude for on-the-job training and ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
  
  
  • Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
  
  
  • Personal – Must be dependable and have good customer service skills.
  
  
  
  

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.