What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate position at Fort Worth Zoo?
Food Service Associate
Must be 16 years old or older to apply
Starting Pay Rate $15.60
Perks:
Zoo perks include free admission to the Zoo, eight complimentary tickets per year to give to friends and family and discounts on food, merchandise, attractions, admission, and programs.
Summary:
This position assists in all operational aspects of the Food Service department. Daily tasks include the safe, daily preparation of all food products for guests and employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Daily preparation and cooking of food products in accordance with health department guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness of food service locations
• Operate cash register following established zoo cash handling procedures
• Maintain highest level of guest and employee satisfaction
• Follow and adhere to all established safety standards and policies
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older
Education and/or Experience:
• Prior fast food experience desirable
• Prior cash handling experience desirable
• Experience working courteously with the public
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Team oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather
Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
*Scheduled hours may fluctuate due to park attendance, weather and/or business needs.
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