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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: A9295-057T Posted on: 2015-09-0909/09/2015 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2015-10-09
 

Food Service Associate

This is a temporary/seasonal position with a starting wage of $8.55 per hour.

As a Food Service Associate you will be assisting our guests, welcoming them with a friendly smile-customer service is a number one priority. Along with exceptional customer service, you may be preparing and serving food product safely, operating the variety of food service equipment, such as deep fryers, ice cream machines, soda machines, grills, etc; operating the cash register to accurately ring up sales and balancing the cash draw at the end of the work day. Clean-up tasks, such as bussing and wiping tables, cleaning counter tops, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, washing dishes/utensils, etc., are equally important to providing a high quality food experience at Brookfield Zoo.

Walking around Brookfield Zoo can sure work up an appetite! Just imagine: 216 acres in a beautiful park-like setting, with amazing stops along the way, to see any number of nature's wonders. To quench the appetite there are numerous delightfully delicious eating destinations with wide variety of scrumptious food choices for our guests.

Brookfield Zoo is open every day of the year including weekends and holidays. Each year we hire numerous Food Service Associates to work in one of our several food service locations within the park.

We are seeking individuals that are able to work a flexible schedule that would include working weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The work shifts are usually from 4 to 8 hours in length generally during the hours that Brookfield Zoo is open. The work schedule may start as early as 8:00 a.m. and end as late as 7:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. on weekends and for special events). Generally you must be at least 16 years of age for this position; you must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Position Requirements and Specifications
The requirements for this position include:
  • High School graduate or (GED) equivalent preferred. Basic math skills and willingness to learn.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required with the ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, ability to handle multiple tasks and ability to meet deadlines required. Must project a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times. Must be able to work effectively and accurately and at a brisk pace during busy periods.
  • Incumbent must work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Work schedules are based on the needs of the operation and may be adjusted due to weather conditions or for other reasons.
  • Food Service Associates may be assigned to work in restaurants, refreshment stands, mobile carts, or other outdoor sales locations (certain positions have minimum age requirements).
  • Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.


Additional Information
Weekday availability between the hours
of 8:00am and 7:00pm is strongly desired in addition to 8:00am-10:00pm
on weekends and for special events.

You must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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