Food Service Worker - New York Aquarium - Military veterans preferred

Job Description

Department: Restaurant Services
Employment Type: Food Service Worker
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate: $17.00/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 Kitchen workstations
•Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation - including trash removal, sweeping/mopping and general cleanliness
•Food quality and quantity control
•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

Qualification Requirements

Required 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.

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