Description

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine animals. As part of our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our guests, we operate a vibrant cafe offering a variety of food and beverage options.

We are seeking enthusiastic and customer-oriented individuals to join our cafe staff team. As a member of our cafe staff, you will play a vital role in creating a positive dining experience for our guests while adhering to food safety standards and providing excellent customer service.

Join the food service team at Clearwater Marine Aquarium!
- Cashiers
- Dishwashers
- Servers / Catering
- Supervisors
- Chefs / Prep Cooks

Qualifications

Work Environment

All positions will work out of and report to Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Events may be indoors, outdoors, or in temporary structures.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through a limited space, and walking on various surfaces
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 25-40 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• These positions are considered hourly roles. Schedules will vary based upon business needs.
• Free meal while working. 
• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles. 
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.
• A flexible work schedule
• Working at the most scenic and iconic facilities Clearwater has to offer. 

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.