Job Classification: Non-exempt, Part-Time
Work Schedule: Part-Time, Monday-Sunday
Reporting Relationship: Cafe Supervisor

Primary Accountabilities:
The Cafe Team Member is a part of our Guest Service team for Friends of the Zoo (“FOTZ”). This position will be expected to provide enthusiastic service to Topeka Zoo (“Zoo”) guests with a focus in food operations. Zoo hours are 9:00am-5:00pm daily Monday-Sunday.

Major Duties:

• Prepares and serves hot food using proper handling and preparations techniques adhering to state health laws.
• Carries out daily posted opening/closing procedures in the cafe.
• Keeps cafe organized, clean, and stocked per daily, weekly, and monthly checklist.
• Assists guest in a friendly and positive manner regarding Zoo offerings, prices, information, and directions.
• Assists with events, after hour programs, rentals and/or parties when scheduled.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old, legally able to work in the US, and pass a background check.
• Previous paid line cook or prep cook kitchen experience
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Ability to cook and serve food according to state regulations
• Must be energetic and have a positive personality
• Possess basic problem-solving skills
• Reliable and punctual attendance habits.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as needed.
• Able to self-motivate and take initiative without direct supervision
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with guests of all ages through good listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, and a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, clients, and the business community.
• Commitment to the mission of the Topeka Zoo and its Core Values.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to read computer screens, e-mail, and mail.
• Ability to work some evenings
• Ability to move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Interaction with staff and customers, including demanding or difficult customers and/or situations.
• Although most work is performed within scheduled hours, some irregular hours on evenings and holidays may be necessary.

Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work weekends?
• What is your availability and potential start date?

Experience:

• paid line cook: 1 year (Required)
• paid prep cook: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person