Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Free employee access to 5 parks
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 and Food Handler Certification reimbursements
Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
earned paid sick time
Employee assistance program
Free Banking
Job Description
The Bronx Zoo, managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), is one of the world’s largest metropolitan zoos, renowned for its commitment to wildlife conservation, education, and creating an engaging experience for visitors. Situated in the Bronx, New York City, the zoo offers a unique and immersive environment where guests can explore diverse animal habitats and witness the wonders of the natural world. The Bronx Zoo is dedicated to advancing global conservation initiatives while providing an entertaining and educational experience to families, tourists, and locals alike. As part of its ongoing mission, the zoo operates several food service facilities to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and special events
- Ability to follow health and safety regulations
- Ability to operate cash register and POS system
- Physical stamina for standing and lifting tasks
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication skills
- A 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
Job Duties
- 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
- Prepare food according to recipes and protocols, including operating food preparation equipment
- Ensure proper portion sizes to maintain food costs
- Assist in other areas of production as needed
- Perform cash handling functions including operating the POS
- Provide general customer service
- Adhere to cleaning schedules as posted and directed by management
- Ensure all work locations are neat, clean, organized and safe
- Provide consistent quality throughout menu and ensure proper preparation and holding of products
- Complete reasonable requests or assigned tasks by management
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all staff
- Maintain general knowledge of park attractions and amenities to provide superior customer service
- Follow all WCS rules and regulations
- Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from restaurant seating and public areas
- Perform general sanitation of restaurant grounds
- Conduct deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, ceilings as assigned
- Operate lightweight grounds equipment such as pressure washer and leaf blower
- Adhere to cleanliness, food handling, and food storage procedures according to local, state, and federal regulations
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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