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Join the Zoo Crew! We are currently seeking individuals to work in a variety of part-time positions throughout the Zoo. Most positions involve high visitor contact and require upbeat, friendly people. We offer a flexible schedule, fun atmosphere, and discounts on food and merchandise. Check out the current openings below.

Below is a list of positions we hire for throughout the year. For a current list of open positions, please contact us at 419-385-5721, ext 3039 or e-mail us, jobs@toledozoo.org.

Food Service Positions

Carnivore Cafe
.Employees of the cafe provide fast, friendly service in a cafeteria-style setting.
.Positions:
Grill
Deli
Coolers
Hospitality
.Job Functions:
Cleanup
Cashiers
Food prep
Servers
Cooks
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity

Catering Food Production
.Employees prepare food for a variety of zoo catered events.
.Sous chef positions also available for upscale catered events
.Positions:
Picnics
Box lunches
Dinner parties
.Job Functions:
Dishwashers
Cold prep
Hot prep
Grill
Clean-up
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity

Catering
.Catering staff is responsible for taking care of the client and running all catered events.
.Positions:
Banquets
Picnics
Dinners
.Job Functions:
Set-up
Servers
Bartenders
Clean-up
Tear down
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity

Concessions
.Fast-paced food service with high visitor contact, accurate cash handling
.Positions:
Concessions stands
Birthdays
Vending
.Job Functions:
Customer service
Food prep
Cashier
Cleaning
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity


Park Positions

Grounds Staff
.Employees maintain zoo aesthetics, landscaping, bedding areas, and general zoo grounds.
.Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver s license.
.Positions:
Roamers
Horticulture
.Job Functions:
Mowing
Planting
Clean-up
Trash collection
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity

Membership
.Employees must be able to approach visitors and sell zoo memberships.
.Wage plus commission.
.Positions:
On-grounds sales staff
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity - No Opportunities Currently available.

Merchandise

.Employees assist visitors with merchandise selections, provide outstanding customer
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service, and accurate cash handling.

.Positions:
Gift shop
Gift carts
Rentals
Photo opportunity
.Job Functions:
Stocking
Cashiers
Cleaning
Customer service
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity

Park Operations

.Employees take care of a variety of visitor needs throughout the zoo.
.Outstanding customer service a must!

.Positions:
Admissions
Parking
Rides
Patio roamers
Greeters 
.Job Functions:
Cashier
Ride operator
Greeting and assisting visitors
Picknic area clean-up
Concert set-up and clean-up
Parking attendant
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity

Warehouse
.Employees must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.
.Positions:
Stocking
Stock pickers
Drivers
.Job Functions:
Unloading shipments
Picking orders
Stocking shelves
Deliveries to all zoo locations
. Email the zoo about this job opportunity



For information on "Zoo Careers" please visit the following websites:
American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.
http://www.aazk.org/
 
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
http://www.aza.org/

 

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