Food Service Clerk - Part Time - Safari Park

Overview

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action.

The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Food Service Clerk performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Food Service Clerk under supervision, prepares, serves and sells food items while providing outstanding guest service.

This position reports to the Retail Management. A Food Service Clerk is assigned and responsible for one or more areas of food preparation, service, sales and maintenance.

• Prepares and sells food items
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work area, practices safe food handling procedures
• Operates point of sale system, handles and tenders a variety of sales transactions including cash, proactive to suggestive selling
• Provides outstanding guest service, greets guests, professionally handles difficult situations with employees or guests
• Assists with the daily set-up, closure, and cleaning of assigned location, stocks all necessary food items and supplies, assists with ordering
• Operates food service equipment and machines safely
• Ability to learn wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park Retail Operations team is seeking candidates with top-notch interpersonal skills to provide a world-class guest experience. Candidates with problem solving skills to identify practical solutions and teamwork skills to work well with others are highly desirable. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for the position with open availability. Please note if you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete the Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBS) within 60 days of your hire date.

Training will be provided to you by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and completed on site.

• RBS Certification within 30 Days required.
• Food Handler's Card within 30 Days required.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in food service
• Food presentation and portion control of food items served in their location
• Basic inventory controls and best practices
• Basic usage and care of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
• Safety rules and regulations
• Guest service standards and policies and uniform standards

Ability to:

• Operate food service equipment and machines safely
• Operate a cash register accurately and effectively
• Operate assigned tools and equipment safely
• Multi-task and prioritize to meet the demands of business
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Deal tactfully and courteously with guests and employees
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Understand and carry out both verbal and written instructions
• Work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Work competently with large diverse groups of people

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

• Position Type:
  Hourly Part-Time Non-Exempt Union…