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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: A8496-01DS Posted on: 2014-12-2612/26/2014 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2015-01-25
 

Food Service Associate, Bison Prairie Grill (Seasonal)

Trekking through the Great Bear Wilderness exhibit brings out the hunger in our guests! Work at the Bison Prairie Grill, located on the West end of the park near Bear Crossing Gift Shop and the Great Bear Wilderness exhibit, our largest and newest state-of-the art exhibit, making this one of our most popular guest dining destinations. The unique menu selections include bison burgers, bison chili, beer-battered cod, Texas-style pulled pork sandwiches, specialty salads, sweet potato fries, and an assortment of beverages and sweet treats, like root beer floats and Dippin' Dots.

As a Food Service Attendant at the Bison Prairie Grill, assisting our guests with a friendly greeting and bright smile 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 maintain a high-quality restaurant experience.

Position Requirements and Specifications
As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, this position highly prefers flexible availability to work any 5 days out of any 7 days each week with work shifts that are usually from 4 to 8 hours in length generally during the hours that Brookfield Zoo is open. From Memorial Day - Labor Day the Zoo is open 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (Sundays until 7:30 p.m.). After Labor Day until Memorial Day the weekend & weekday hours vary from 9:30/10:00 a.m. - 5:00/6:00 p.m. During special events, the Zoo may be open until 9:00/10:00 p.m. You must be at least 16 years of age for this position. This is a temporary (seasonal) position. Starting wage: $8.55 per hour.

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
This requisition is for an immediate short term need for the month of December 2014.

Additional requisitions are posted for future anticipated start dates in 2015. Please continue to visit our CZS Career Center for these future opportunities.

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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