San Diego Zoo Careers – Kitchen Helper

Job Description:

The Kitchen Helper supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission and vision of saving species worldwide by organizing and preparing 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 is a seasonal full-time opportunity from June 1st through September 10th and will report to Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Manager, Supervisor, Cook and Food Stand Lead.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Understand and carry out both verbal and written instructions
• Safety rules and regulations
• Basic usage and care of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
• Multi-task and prioritize to meet the demands of business
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Assist in preparation and serving of food
• Work competently with large diverse groups of people
• Guest service standards and policies
• Professionally handle difficult situations with employees or guests
• Cash register operation as needed
• Safety and sanitation methods used in the preparation and serving of food
• Proper preparation methods for numerous types of food
• Work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment in a safe and clean manner
• Basic inventory controls and best practices

Job Details:

Company:  San Diego Zoo Global

Vacancy Type:  Part Time

Job Location: San Jose, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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