Kitchen Helper - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. The Kitchen Helper will organize and prepare food in large quantities such as salads, sauces, sandwiches, and vegetables under supervision. They will assist the cooks with the primary emphasis placed on food preparation for final meal presentation. This position reports Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Manager, Supervisor, Cook and Food Stand Lead.

Requirements

Please note, if you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete the Responsible Beverage Service Training (RBS) within 60 days of your hire date. Training will be provided to you by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and completed on site.
Candidates with a minimum of six months of experience in food prep are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position.
Prior work experience in a high volume, fast paced Food Service or Retail environment desirable.
Proper preparation methods for numerous types of food
Basic usage and care of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
Maintenance of kitchen equipment in a safe and clean manner
Basic inventory controls and best practices
Cash register operation as needed
Safety and sanitation methods used in the preparation and serving of food
Safety rules and regulations
Guest service standards and policies
Assist in preparation and serving of food
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Understand and carry out both verbal and written instructions
Work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Multi-task and prioritize to meet the demands of business
Work competently with large diverse groups of people
Professionally handle difficult situations with employees or guests

Responsibilities

Assists Lead, Cooks, Manager and Supervisor when needed
Operates food service equipment and machines
Maintains inventory and stock rotation
Maintains cleanliness of food preparation and food service areas
Assists with period end inventory
Follows established recipes
Use cash register as needed
Works effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
Communicates with management staff on a daily basis
Assists guests in a courteous, friendly and professional manner
Make Customer Service a top priority
Adheres to the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health standards
Help to maintain a cohesive, friendly and productive work environment
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