Seasonal Porter
25965.5168
Apply to this job Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Department: Business Services - Events & Catering
Title: Porter
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17.50/hour - $20/hour
Reports To: Events & Catering Manager, Events & Catering Assistant Manager
Position Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast paced environment. The Events and Catering Porter is responsible for the transfer, set-up, break down, and cleaning for events.
Schedule: The work schedule for this seasonal position typically operates March – December. Must be able to work 2 to 5 days per week. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedule may start as early as 6:00 a.m. and work as late as 4:00 a.m. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.
Position Responsibilities and Specifications:
• Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects while assisting the catering events and culinary team in the set-up for all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order
• Gathering, transporting, setting up, breaking down, and storing event equipment
• Filling pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events
• Loading and unloading supplies safely to and from appropriate vehicles and transporting to the location of the events
• Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
• Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events
• Set up, run, break down, and clean up Sanit area during larger events
• Dish and pot washing for events that require it
• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from event space
• General cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
• Operate light weight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned
• Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment
• Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned
• Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices
• Perform other related duties assigned by management
Title: Porter
Employment Type: Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17.50/hour - $20/hour
Reports To: Events & Catering Manager, Events & Catering Assistant Manager
Position Description: Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast paced environment. The Events and Catering Porter is responsible for the transfer, set-up, break down, and cleaning for events.
Schedule: The work schedule for this seasonal position typically operates March – December. Must be able to work 2 to 5 days per week. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedule may start as early as 6:00 a.m. and work as late as 4:00 a.m. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.
Position Responsibilities and Specifications:
• Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects while assisting the catering events and culinary team in the set-up for all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order
• Gathering, transporting, setting up, breaking down, and storing event equipment
• Filling pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events
• Loading and unloading supplies safely to and from appropriate vehicles and transporting to the location of the events
• Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
• Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events
• Set up, run, break down, and clean up Sanit area during larger events
• Dish and pot washing for events that require it
• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from event space
• General cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
• Operate light weight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned
• Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment
• Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned
• Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices
• Perform other related duties assigned by management
About this role
Summary
Assist in event setup, cleanup, sanitation, and equipment handling at Bronx Zoo.
Job title
Seasonal Porter
Experience level
none
Industry
entertainment
Location requirements
Bronx Zoo, flexible hours, no remote work allowed
Salary
$0k–$0k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
work at fast pacecoordinate projectsload unload suppliesoperate cleaning equipment
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
event setupcleaningequipment handlingfood service
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site
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