Food Prep/Server - Guest Services, Inc.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
About the Job
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Food Prep/Server
Guest Services is now hiring a Food Prep/Server for our government business dining client in Emmitsburg, MD.
Pay: $15/hour
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, etc.)
- 401K match
- Paid holidays plus additional paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at recreational and lodging facilities nationwide
- Additional discounts on various products and services
- And more!
JOB SUMMARY
The Food Prep/Server prepares ingredients, keeps the kitchen clean and orderly, and performs some of the simpler cooking functions as assigned according to the menu. The Food Prep/Server is responsible for serving and clean-up of food.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor's instructions.
- Take temperatures at regular intervals and maintain foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-produced waste
- Prepare and arrange food for serving; ensure proper presentation of all food items.
- Be alert, positive, and customer service oriented with customers and staff. Ask for and listen to customers' orders in a friendly and patient manner.
- Serve orders to customers quickly and efficiently.
- Clean counters, equipment, and general work area.
- Replenish and inventory food items and supplies in a cafeteria serving line, food bar, or storeroom.
- Cook short order items on a serving line and perform simple food preparation.
- Assist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule.
- Assist with loading and unloading of inventory from trucks.
- Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
- Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
- Food Safety Certification. Strong sanitation habits.
- Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
- Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
- Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to stand for the entire work day.
- Climbing steps regularly.
- Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
- Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
- Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
- Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
- Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
EQUIPMENT USED
- Commercial Kitchen Machinery, Appliances, Tools, and Utensils.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.