Kitchen Team Member - Hiring Immediately

Company: Wildlife Conservation Society
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member$16.50/hrJob DescriptionDepartment: Restaurant Services
Employment Type: Food Service Worker
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate: $16.50 per 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.
Special event hours may be required, including Holiday Lights, with shifts ending at 11:00pm.

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

Locations
--- Bronx Zoo
Qualification RequirementsQualifications
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
#LI-DNISalary Range$16.50/hr Associated topics: baker, cafeteria, cocinera de la parrilla, cocinero de produccion, diner, dinner, food prep, line cook, prep cook, restaurant cook

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