Catered Events Internship
 Its a jungle out there...
Why not prepare for it with an internship at the zoo?
Job Description: We are looking for a college senior or graduate with course work in Hotel, Restaurant & Administration for a 40 hour per week, 10 week long internship.
What we offer...
- Paid Internship.
- The chance to develop your talents and portfolio.
- Experience that will look great on your resume! Our Food Service department has an excellent reputation, and potential employers will be impressed.
- A progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun work place.
- Letters of reference for future job opportunities.
- A chance to help the Zoo save endangered species and the environment.
- The Zoo...you get to visit every day!
What you would do as an intern...
Food Service at the zoo is very diverse. You would gain experience in managing outdoor carts and cafeteria style restauranys, menu development, staff training and more . . .
We make sure interns try their hand in as many things as possible. Possible assignments include:
- Manage operations, ioncluding opening and closing
- Scheduling staff
- Cost control
- Training employees
How to apply...
Send your resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions:
- What are your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them? What do you hope to gain from this internship?
- What kind of course work and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable intern?
- In what areas are you most interested in attaining experience through this internship?
From the letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed. Deadline for applications is:
- Winter term November 1
- Spring term February 1
- Summer term May 1
- Fall term September 1
Mail resumes to:
Carmen Hannold
Visitor Services Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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