JOB Opportunities

San Diego Zoo

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FOOD SERVICE CLERK EMPLOYMENT EVENT 79 UNION POSITIONS $8.72/HR (for quick-service restaurants) Applications must be submitted on-line by 9:00 PM on Thursday, May 20, 2010 Interviews will be held at: PLACE: San Diego Zoo’s Otto Center Bldg DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2010 TIME:9:00 a.m. - until positions are filled Valid picture ID required. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. NOTE: We recommend that you show up no more than 2 hours in advance. The interview and hiring process can take 4 or more hours. If you are hired, drug screening, uniform fitting, scheduling for new employee orientation and Food service training will take place on this day. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have previous Food Service experience to apply. Seeking friendly, cooperative, motivated and outgoing employees to work in a high volume, fast-paced Food Service Department. Candidates must be available to work any of the seven days of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work schedule will vary depending on operational needs. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to take directions effectively. Must have good mathematical and cash handling skills. Cash register experience and guest service training preferred. Must be willing to maintain and clean food service areas and equipment. This position requires standing for extended periods of time with periodic heavy lifting. These positions will last approximately until September 12, 2010 with opportunities for year-round employment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Under supervision, prepares, serves and sells food items; maintains cleanliness of food service equipment and area; maintains food service stocks; and performs related work as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: A Food Service Clerk is assigned and responsible for one or more areas of food preparation, service, sales and maintenance. This class is distinguished from positions in the Merchandise Sales Clerk class in that the former handles food service and related areas as opposed to merchandise items. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Prepares and sells food items; operates food service equipment and machines; cleans and maintains food service equipment; maintains cleanliness of food preparation and food service areas; disinfects areas as required; keeps all necessary food items and supplies stocked; orders food items and supplies as necessary and maintains applicable inventories; takes orders and registers sales on cash register; makes change; opens and closes register at the start and end of each business day; assists newer personnel; and provides information to the public or directs to a knowledgeable source. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: General Knowledge of: - Methods, materials and equipment used in food service - Zoo facilities, rules and regulations - Principles of public relations Skills to: - Operate food service equipment and machines - Operate a cash register accurately and efficiently - Understand and carry out instructions - Communicate with the public tactfully and courteously - Foresee needs and maintain stocks before depleted EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Training and/or experience which would demonstrate the knowledge and skills outlined above. WORKING CONDITIONS: May have exposure to environmental conditions where food is being cooked in quantity for long periods of time; may have exposure to varying weather conditions; ability to move about in assigned areas; ability to move moderate to heavy objects; and ability to work on slippery surfaces.