Food Service Clerk - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

About the role

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 expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction.

This position reports to Retail Management and is responsible for one or more areas of food preparation, service, sales, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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, and engages in suggestive selling
• Provides outstanding guest service, greets guests, and professionally handles difficult situations with employees or guests
• Assists with daily set-up, closure, and cleaning of assigned location, stocks all necessary food items and supplies, and assists with ordering
• Operates food service equipment and machines safely
• Learns a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

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

Skills and Knowledge

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