Position Summary:
Action Wildlife is seeking enthusiastic, organized, and hardworking Kitchen Staff to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who loves to multitask, interact with the public, and help keep our kitchen and food service running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve food safely and efficiently
- Handle cash and operate the point-of-sale (POS) system accurately
- Greet guests and provide friendly, professional service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and prep areas
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Occasionally serve alcohol following all regulations
- Assist with inventory, restocking, and other kitchen duties as needed
- Learn new tasks and adapt to the needs of a dynamic environment
Qualifications:
- Must be 18+
- Passion for food, organization, and teamwork
- Comfortable handling cash and operating a POS system
- Strong public-facing skills; friendly, professional, and outgoing
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
- Kitchen experience or knowledge is a plus, but willingness to learn is essential
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends during seasonal operations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs
Why Work at Action Wildlife?
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, outdoor-focused environment
- Interact with guests while serving food in a fun, wildlife-centered setting
- Seasonal weekend work with flexible hours
- Opportunity to learn new skills, including POS/cash handling, customer service, and kitchen operations
- Be part of a mission-driven, nonprofit organization
Pay: From $16.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends and peak seasonal dates?
Ability to Commute:
- Goshen, CT 06756 (Required)
Work Location: In person
