Luna Park NYC

Luna Park in Coney Island is the largest amusement park in New York City and its most famous playground with a heritage that stretches back more than 120 years. Adjacent to nearly three miles of sandy beaches, two and a half miles of boardwalk and other top attractions, Luna Park in Coney Island, which employs more than 1200 people, offers over 50 games, rides and roller coasters and is a fun-filled world-class destination for all ages.

Job Positions:

Ride Operator are responsible for the safe operation of the rides and attractions at Luna Park.

The main job duties and responsibilities include:

• Testing all equipment daily before opening the ride
• Enforcing ride restrictions and recommendations to ensure safe operation
• Informing guests about the ride and its safety procedures
• Assisting guests with boarding and exiting the ride, particularly small children or guests with a disability
• Checking safety restraints and ensuring they are correctly secured before ride is in motion
• Maintaining cleanliness of the ride and work areas
• Providing excellent customer service to guests and coworkers
• Following all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Food Service Worker are responsible for providing food and beverage service to Luna Park’s guests. Participants may work as food station attendants, cashiers, cooks, popcorn cart attendants, or ice cream shop attendants within the park.

The main job duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer service to guests and coworkers
• Maintaining guest satisfaction while ensuring the dining areas are clean, stocked, and organized.
• Understanding the impact that good service, high quality products, and the cleanliness of the facility and surroundings has on Luna Park’s guests
• Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas
• Preparing food products according to recipe specifications
• Verifying that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Rotating product stock to maintain freshness standards
• Cleaning and maintaining the cooking equipment and station area
• Taking money in the form of cash or credit
• Being ready to identify and resolve guest requests
• Following all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

WAGE:

Ride Operator- $16/per hour

Food Service Worker – $16/per hour

Average hours/week: 32

Job Benefits (bonuses, incentives):

Participants receive 2 free entrance wristbands to the park each month and 20% off all purchases in the park at any time.

HOUSING:

Employer helps

Rent in the area is typical – $600-$800/month per participant