Audubon Zoo/New Orleans/Louisiana

Audubon Zoo

(Premium Summer Job 2027)

Employer Name: Audubon Zoo

City: New Orleans

States: Louisiana

Reference: https://youtu.be/z9MSJK5kSXk?si=wV6O91t2T7UGtzwp

Details

Position:

  • Food and Beverage Associate
  • Busser/Dishwasher
  • Food and Beverage Cook
  • Retail Associate

Position Available:

  • Food and Beverage Associate: 6-7 Positions
  • Busser/Dishwasher: 2-3 Positions
  • Food and Beverage Cook
  • Retail Associate

Hourly wage:

  • Food and Beverage Associate: $15.00 per hour
  • Busser/Dishwasher: $15.00 per hour
  • Food and Beverage Cook : $16.50 per hour
  • Retail Associate: $15.00 per hour

Job prerequisites:

Food and Beverage Associate

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Busser/Dishwasher

  • Must be willing and able to work standing for long periods of time.
  • Experience with fast-paced dish pit environment preferred.
  • Ability to push through dishes and organize area as necessary to the business.
  • Experience with MSDS knowledge and upholds active practice of cleanliness in the dish area while maintaining protocol for dish liquid use.
  • Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.
  • Location type: Metropolitan area EMPLOYER INFORMATION Why choose us?
  • Cultural exchange activities Position
  • Job description: Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s) and Chef Team

Food and Beverage Cook

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Retail Associate

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Thrive in a team environment while having the ability to work independently and demonstrated flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions.
  • Computer knowledge and skill level basic POS systems, and excel.
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Job Descriptions:

Food and Beverage Associate

  • Reports to: Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager (s)

Responsibilities

  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Supports restaurant prep (FOH and line) for daily operation.
  • Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
  • Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
  • Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self. Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
  • Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
  • Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
  • Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
  • Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
  • Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment. Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
  • Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements

Busser/Dishwasher

  • Responsibilities
  • Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, including utensils, pots, and pans ensuring they meet standards for safe food preparation
  • Work with kitchen team to ensure dishes and equipment are stored properly
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces
  • Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles while ensuring proper waste separation
  • Maintain a sanitary and organized work environment
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
  • Maintain cleaning schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed Perform other tasks as deemed necessary

Food and Beverage Cook

The Food Service Cook reports directly to the Kitchen Manager (if applicable) and/or Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

  • Responsibilities
  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
  • Meets daily quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
  • Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
  • Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
  • Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
  • Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
  • Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
  • Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
  • Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
  • Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
  • Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
  • Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests. Assists with dishwashing as necessary. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
  • Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Retail Associate

Reports to: Retail Supervisor(s), Assistant Retail Operations Manager, and Retail Operations Manager

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently.
  • Inform retail leadership in a timely manner when item quantities are low or special request.
  • Working with warehouse team to pull & fill items as necessary.
  • Relay relevant comments received from customers directly to supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment. Uphold company policies and procedures.
  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Check and stock supplies in counter area, floor display, floor stands and cabinets neatly, accurately, and in a timely fashion.
  • Clean tables, chairs, equipment as needed.
  • Keep counter and floor in work or service area clean and free of debris.
  • Maintain balanced cash drawer as assigned. Perform other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.
  • Merchandise product to maximize sales.
  • Increase sales by promotional items or suggestive selling.
  • Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts.
  • Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
  • Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

English Required skills: Advanced (A, B+, B)

Start Date: 7 March – 1 April, 2027

End Date: 25 June -7 July, 2027

Housing Information

Housing assisted by: Must Arrange Own / US sponsor Suggest

 

Why choose us?

Located in historic Uptown New Orleans Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters and lush gardens. Unique natural habitat exhibits—such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle—showcase the relationship between people and nature. Don’t miss the daily animal presentations, chats and feeds; our highly endangered whooping cranes, Amur leopards and orangutans; our white tiger; and our mysterious white alligators. Audubon Zoo is often ranked among the country’s best for innovation and entertainment value!

Cultural exchange activities

There is an endless number of attractions and historical sites to visit in New Orleans. As one of America’s oldest cities, it has served as a true melting pot of cultures from around the world for over 300 years. Employees of Audubon Zoo receive tickets to other Audubon Institute attractions, and a calendar of city events is kept for staff every week! There is always a festival, concert, or parade happening in New Orleans all year round!

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