DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage-Attractions

LOCATION: Primarily stationed at the Hattiesburg Zoo; but work may require travel to other Hattiesburg Convention Commission (HCC) facilities. These include the Saenger Theater, African American Military History Museum, Eureka School Museum and the Lake Terrace Convention Center.

SHIFT: Part-Time- Holidays and weekends are often busy times for events and the staff must be flexible and reliable.

REPORTS TO: Concession Supervisor

SUMMARY: Attractions Dining Attendant is scheduled as needed for the daily operations of the Hattiesburg Zoo Food and Beverage Department. Attendants will be contacted one week in advance of potential work for availability and scheduling. If desired, Attendant has the potential to move to the regular part-time wait staff depending on facility needs and the attendant’s abilities, including professionalism, quality of service, courtesy to customer and co-workers, initiative, punctuality, dependability, and overall work ethic. Enthusiastic self-starters interested in creating exceptional customer experiences should apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include, but are not limited to, Cashier duties, decorating, prepping food, pre-setting food items, buffet service and receptions, serving food, refilling drinks, restocking items, buffet lines, bussing dishes, washing dishes, cleaning, and/or working dining areas.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Work Experience

Education and Work Experience: Food service and catering experience is a plus.

Essential Job Qualification

Must retain a valid Driver’s License and meet the eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be willing to work flexible and irregular hours
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Able to do repetitive work
• Able to work in a high paced environment
• Able to follow written or verbal instructions
• Must be punctual, dependable, and flexible with job schedule
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Team Player
• Able to meet deadlines