Dining Room Attendant / Foodrunner

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Pittsburgh is seeking a dining room support role to assist servers, stock supplies, and maintain clean tables and stations throughout shifts. The position demands physical stamina, ability to lift, push and carry, and strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards.

Wages start at $16.20/hour for the first 3 months, then $17.10/hour, rising to $18.00/hour after 6 months, with Servsafe and Ramp certifications required on hire.

Qualifications

• Must have Servsafe Certification and Ramp Certification upon hire.
• Experience in a hotel dining environment preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers during meal periods and bus dirty tables.
• Stock needed supplies in side stands (linen, dishware, silverware, glassware).
• Set-up and maintain tea and coffee stations, refill ice as needed.
• Pour water and coffee; ensure tables are clean and properly set.
• Assist servers with running food to guests in a timely manner.

Skills

Servsafe Certification

RAMP Certification

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Telephone

Pen/Pencil

Carts

Job description

Purpose:

To assist servers in any way possible to ensure proper, prompt and courteous service to all guests.

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager/Restaurant Supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Station set-up
• Stock needed supplies in side stands. (linen, dishware, silverware, glassware)
• Clean-up of coffee machines and prepared coffee.
• Set-up tea station.
• Refill/collect ice supply.
• Dust all tables to include table legs.
• Put milk in refrigerator and set-up creamers.
• Set tables with clean, pressed linen, dishes, silver and glassware.
• Ensure furniture and floors are clean and arranged according to specifications.
• Assist servers during meal period, bus dirty tables clearing dirty settings
• Remove any extra settings.
• Pour water and coffee as needed
• Additional duties as assigned
• Polish silver to be placed in side stations
• Assist servers with running food to guests in a timely manner

Tools and Equipment:

• Telephone, pen/pencil
• Utilize carts to bus tables and collect glassware/silver/coffee cups from the dish area

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Physical Job Requirements (for essential functions only)

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/ Carrying

• Lifting trays of a maximum of 50 pounds. Pushing Queen Marys of up to 100 pounds. Bring ice to servers’ station 2-3 times a day weight up to 60 pounds. Push silver and dishware up to 75 pounds.

Bending/Kneeling

• Must be able to bend to lift the trays that will weigh up to 50 pounds, 75% bending to pick-up – general cleanliness

Mobility

• Continually walking at a fast pace

Continuous Standing

• Continually standing 100% of the time

Climbing

• Climbing up to approximately 3 steps 50% of 8 hour shift

Driving

• No driving required

Work Environment

• Inside 95% of work period (usually 8 hours)
• Outside 5% of work period (usually 8 hours)
• Exposed to heat in dish room and cold when going into cooler for garnishes, etc.

Hearing/Vision/Speech/Literacy

• Hearing is minimal (However, individual must be able to communicate)
• Vision is moderate (Must be able to clear and set tables
• Literacy is minimal

Chemical/Agents Used

• Multipurpose cleaning spray

Protective Clothing

• None required

Equipment Operations

• Toaster, coffee machine
• Elevators

Must have a current Servsafe Certification and RAMP Certification upon hire

Union Dues $41.25 per month

Wages:

$16.20 first 3 months, $17.10 after 3 months, $18.00 after 6 months.