Crew Member

Team Members $16.50/hr

Job Description
Location: Bronx Zoo
Department: Restaurant Services
Employment Type: Temporary Associate
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate Starting At: $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

Overview of restaurant 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 light weight grounds equipment (i.e. pressure washer, leaf blower, etc.)

• Adhere to local, state, and federal cleanliness, food handling, food storage procedure
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

Location:
Bronx Zoo
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
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Salary Range
$16.50/hr