Buffet/Prep Attendant

Big Boy Restaurant Group; Delhi Township, Cincinnati (OH, OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Boy Restaurant Group is seeking a Buffet/Prep Attendant to keep the buffet clean and fresh in Delhi, OH. The role supports daily operations, ensures food quality, and assists guests with questions in a fast-paced dining environment.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to recipe specifications, and teamwork across shifts. The candidate should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs, while maintaining a neat, professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good hearing, vision and English speaking skills.
• Able to read English and follow recipes accurately.
• Able to work in hot environments and around steam and cold foods.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes.
• Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality and rotation of each buffet item at all times.
• Maintains knowledge of menu items, recipes, specifications and procedures to ensure food quality standards.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for proper food storage, preparation and handling, following health guidelines.
• Communicates with co-workers regarding buffet needs and maintenance, and answers guest questions knowledgably.
• Maintains sanitation standards in the restaurant and keeps buffet/work area clean and organized.
• Maintains a professional appearance, adhering to uniform standards.

Skills

Stamina

Physical strength

Pressure tolerance

English speaking

Read recipes

Mobility

Teamwork

Cleanliness awareness

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Delhi, OH - Cincinnati, OH 45238Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyThe main responsibility of a Buffet or Prep Attendant at Big Boy is to make sure the buffet is clean and fresh at all times.

Buffet/Prep Attendant Responsibilities:

• Ensures the highest quality of food arrives to each guest by following exact specifications and recipes.
• Ensures freshness, temperature control, quality and rotation of each buffet item at all times.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of menu items, recipes, specifications and procedures to ensure food quality standards are met with every item served.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for proper food storage, preparation and handling, following every health guideline and procedure at all times.
• Properly communicates with co-workers regarding buffet needs and maintenance, and answers all guest questions knowledgably.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards in the restaurant and keeps the buffet and work area clean and organized.
• Maintains a professional appearance, adhering to uniform standards at all times.

QualificationsBuffet/Prep Attendant Job Skills:

• Able to remain on your feet for long periods of time;
• Bending, reaching and climbing stairs;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Walking in and out of refrigerated and freezer areas;
• Sufficient strength and agility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.;
• Good hearing, visual and English speaking skills;
• Ability to read English and follow recipes accurately;
• Able to work with a wide variety of foods and ingredients;
• Good mobility of fingers, hands, wrists and elbows;
• Able to work in a hot environment;
• Able to work with steam, hot and cold foods, and ice; and
• Good memory, math and organizational skills

Desired Traits/Hospitality Skills:

• A helpful, friendly personality;
• Good communication skills; and
• The ability to work well with others and provide quality service to guests