EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM ATTENDANT

Mount Airy Casino Resort; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, PA, seeks a dedicated employee cafeteria cook to prepare and serve food for hotel staff. This full-time, graveyard shift position emphasizes quality, consistency and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

You will handle cold foods, batch items, and assist with opening/closing duties while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Prior kitchen experience is required; lifting up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required with at least 1 year of food prep experience.
• Ability to stand/walk/move through kitchen and cafeteria.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold foods and batch items including sandwiches, salads, cold drinks and desserts; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Transport prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations which may include soup, salad, beverage, bread, hot food buffet, etc. Replenish stations as needed throughout shift.
• Perform opening, closing and prep work duties for employee cafeteria.
• Ensure adequate supply of trays, plates, utensils, food, napkins, condiments and supplies to serve all hotel employees; replenish food supply as necessary.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, maintenance problems or personnel problems to supervisor.
• May greet, seat, and/or serve meals to employees based on established procedures.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading, writing and math

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Location - Mount Pocono, PA 18344

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Graveyard

Position Overview

Prepare and serve food in the employee dining room ensuring a high level of quality and consistency; cleans tables and assist internal customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare cold food and batch items including sandwiches, salads, cold drinks and desserts; control food usage to minimize waste.
• Transport prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations which may include soup, salad, beverage, bread, hot food buffet, etc. Replenish stations as needed throughout shift.
• Perform opening, closing and prep work duties for employee cafeteria.
• Ensure adequate supply of trays, plates, utensils, food, napkins, condiments and supplies to serve all hotel employees; replenish food supply as necessary.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements. Wipe down chairs and tables; sweep or mop floors; bus tables; empty trash containers; clean cafeteria equipment such as coffee makers, microwaves and steam tables; and ensure general cleanliness of cafeteria on a regular basis.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, maintenance problems or personnel problems to supervisor.
• May greet, seat, and/or serve meals to employees based on established procedures.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum: Basic reading, writing and math skills and 1+ year(s) of food preparation experience.

Essential Requirements

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen and cafeteria
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

ADA Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk and move through all property areas. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental state of mind to work under pressure in a fast paced environment and effectively deal with guests, management, employees and members of the business community.
• Adequate manual dexterity, including hand and wrist movement to operate office equipment and perform light lifting.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other attendants, cooks, employees, or supervisors.
• Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing cold food or batch items from a recipe
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Mount Airy Casino Resort is committed to achieving full equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical disability, age or sexual orientation.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing need of the organization.