Seasonal Porter

Seasonal Porter

Bronx Zoo

Temporary / Seasonal

CATERING & EVENTS

Job Description

Department : Business Services - Events & Catering Title : Porter Employment Type : Seasonal Status : Non-Exempt Grade Level : Hourly Pay Range : $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Reports To : Events & Catering Manager, Events & Catering Assistant Manager

Position Description : Ideal candidate must be highly driven, maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast paced environment. The Events and Catering Porter is responsible for the transfer, set-up, break down, and cleaning for events.

Schedule : The work schedule for this seasonal position typically operates March December. Must be able to work 2 to 5 days per week. Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedule may start as early as 6 : 00 a.m. and work as late as 4 : 00 a.m. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.

Position Responsibilities and Specifications :

• Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects while assisting the catering events and culinary team in the set-up for all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order
• Gathering, transporting, setting up, breaking down, and storing event equipment
• Filling pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events
• Loading and unloading supplies safely to and from appropriate vehicles and transporting to the location of the events
• Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
• Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events
• Set up, run, break down, and clean up Sanit area during larger events
• Dish and pot washing for events that require it
• Remove debris and empty trash receptacles from event space
• General cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
• Operate light weight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned
• Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment
• Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned
• Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices
• Perform other related duties assigned by management

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

Physical Demands

EOE / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled

Salary Range

$17-20 / hour