Bronx Zoo Team Member (Cashier at Café, Kitchen Prep or Park Maintenance)

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 RequirementsRequired Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in team oriented environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to frequently lift /transport hot food items.
• Ability to work safely in environment with heat, steam and other at risk conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available

Overview of Responsibilities

• Set up and break down work stations
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station - 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

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16