Dining Room Attendant

Parkhurst Dining; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food and beverage services sector is seeking a Dining Room Attendant to join their team. This role involves ensuring a clean and welcoming dining environment, providing excellent customer service, and adhering to sanitation practices. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to quality, this position offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work culture. Enjoy benefits like free meals during shifts and discounts at affiliated venues while contributing to a family-owned business that values its employees and guests alike.

Benefits

Free meal during shift

20% discount on food at affiliated venues

Paid time off

Opportunities for career advancement

Access to development programs

Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean, well-stocked dining room during meal periods.
• Assist guests professionally and courteously.
• Follow cleaning schedules and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Sanitation Practices

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Dining Room Attendant role at Parkhurst Dining.

The pay rate for this position is $18 - $20 / hour, depending on experience.

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned company providing culinary, dining, and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We focus on made-from-scratch food with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart and served with a smile. As part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we serve 50 million guests annually across various venues.

Job Summary

Perform routine duties to ensure a clean, well-stocked dining room during meal periods, adhering to Parkhurst standards and sanitary procedures.

Essential Functions

• Restock beverages and items, including refilling milk dispensers.
• Maintain cereal dispensers and keep the beverage area clean during service.
• Ensure sufficient cups and glasses, empty and clean glass racks.
• Assist guests professionally and courteously, following Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
• Prepare soda machines and caps for service.
• Follow cleaning schedules using “clean as you go” techniques.
• Communicate needs to management and maintain proper hygiene and uniform standards.
• Support team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for 100% of the time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.

Benefits

• Free meal during shift
• 20% discount on food at affiliated venues
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to development programs
• Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services