Maintenance/Cleaning Staff - Hiring Immediately

Maintenance/Cleaning Staff - Hiring Immediately


Company
Wildlife Conservation Society
Location
Bronx, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Maintenance/Cleaning Staff

$17/hr

Department: Restaurant Services
Employment Type: Temporary Associate
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Rate Starting At: $17/hour
Reports To: Seasonal Supervisors, Managers and Full-Time Management Staff
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring, summer and holiday of lights. Hours are subject to change on short notice depending on weather and needs of the business

Overview of restaurant responsibilities
• Ensuring quality standards of all products by adhering to local, state, and federal food handling, preparation, and portioning procedures
• Prepare and sell WCS food items and increase sales through cross and up-selling
• Collect payment for items, adhere to all cash handling and inventory policies and procedures
• Provide consistent quality offerings through the proper preparation and display of goods
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, as instructed
• Stock shelves or process deliveries, following departmental inventory control procedures
• Complete other assignments and helping others on the team as required
• Daily Cleaning
• Comply with coursework and regulations for all Health Department licenses, as required
Maintenance Responsibilities
• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from restaurant seating and public areas.
• General sanitation of restaurants, carts, depots and commissary.
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, ceilings etc. as assigned
• Operate light weight grounds equipment (i.e. pressure washer, leaf blower, etc.)
• Adhere to local, state, and federal cleanliness, food handling, food storage procedure
PERKS of Working with Us:
• Free employee access to 5 parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company provided uniforms
• Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
• Serve Safe Certification Training/ Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking
Location:
Bronx Zoo

Qualifications
All candidates must possess the following:
• Strong verbal communication skills
• A positive and outgoing demeanor is a must
• Must be able to work well among others in a positive environment
• Must be flexible because we cross train employees to work in all facets of our operation
• Basic math skills
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain outdoors and maintain alertness in a variety of weather conditions
• Prior cash handling experience preferred, but not required
• Prior food preparation experience preferred, but not required
• Reliability and dependability
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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