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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Food Server - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$33,929 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Food Server
- Part Time
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
- 3.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Food Server performs a variety of moderately difficult duties in greeting and taking orders from restaurant guests, serving guests, keeping assigned tables and areas clean and orderly. This position reports to the Lead Food Server, Manager and Supervisor.WHAT YOU WILL DO
Welcomes and greets guests Takes and serves food and beverages orders tableside Prepares certain menu items including salads, appetizers, and desserts Advises customers' regarding menu items Make Customer Service a top priority Politely and professionally answers guests' questions regarding the Zoo or Safari Park Professionally handle difficult situations with employees and guests Keeps assigned areas clean, orderly and in a safe condition Assists new personnel as needed Assists (Lead, Cooks, Manager and Supervisor) as needed Assists with special events when needed Compliance with the SDZWA and Health Departments uniform standards Maintains a passing grade on the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health Food Handlers exams Maintains a passing grade on the Environmental Health Department tests Adheres to all SDZWA and department policies and practices Performs related duties and responsibilities as requiredWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will obtain an RBS Certification and Food Handler's Card within 30 days of starting the position.JOB EXPERIENCE
At least one year of full service or fine dining restaurant experience.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wine, premium beers and specialty cocktails Standard menu items and daily specials Cash handling procedures Safety and sanitation methods used in the preparation and serving of food Basic inventory controls and best practices Basic usage and care of standard kitchen equipment and utensils Guest service standards and policies Operate and understand the cash register system Proficiently handle cash and credit card transactions Understand and carry out oral and written instructions Make simple arithmetic calculations Communicate effectively (verbal and written) Interact tactfully and courteously with guests and employees Work effectively in a team environment Multi-task and prioritize to meet the demands of business Work in a high volume, fast-paced environment Work competently with large diverse groups of people Perform required clean-up workSOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
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 ProgramIMPORTANT DETAILS
Location:
Escondido, CA Position Type:
Hourly Part-Time Non-Exempt Union Position- If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union