Food Service Worker - J1 VISA Holders ONLY

Food Service Worker

A Food Service Worker provides various services in the Food & Beverage Department. International Students may be asked to work in more than one outlet on property. Duties may include:

• Taking customers' food and drink orders
• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
• Memorizing the menu and recommending appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
• Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
• Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner
• Provides information to help food and beverage selections
• Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner
• Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude
• Prepares room for dining by preparing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils
• Cleaning and resetting tables, replenishing supplies, refilling glasses and solving customer complaints.
• Removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables after dinner is done eating
• Wiping up water spills, food stains and dirt from tables
• Straightening out the tablecloth or replacing stained ones
• Replacing cutlery and glassware in anticipation of new diners
• Refilling paper napkins, salt and pepper shakers and any other depleted condiments on the dining table
• Provide support and complete janitorial tasks in food service work areas.

Students that are 19 years of age or older and have experience may be asked to do the following for special events:

• Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
• Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Plan and present bar menu
• Check customers' identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Food Handlers Card
• Basic English language proficiency
• High school diploma (preferred but not always required)
• Patience and customer-oriented approach
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (outside and inside)
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. regularly and up to 40 lbs. with assistance
• Must be able to work all shifts, holidays and weekends.