Seasonal Restaurant Associate

Department: Restaurant Services
Employment Type: Associate
Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Central Park Zoo
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Reports To: Seasonal Supervisors, Managers and Full-Time Management Staff
Schedule: Must be able to have open availability throughout end of the year
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 Responsibilities
•    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
•    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
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