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Guest-Services,-Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. seeks a dining room order and plate presentation associate responsible for coordinating garnish station setup, utensil stocking, and accurate communication with pantry and kitchen staff. You will ensure proper plate service, cleanliness, and adherence to food-safety guidelines.

The role requires collaboration with cooks, porters, and dining room staff to minimize waste and maintain high presentation standards in a fast-paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Able to coordinate communication with multiple people and stations and maintain proper plate service with accuracy.
• Possess or be able to complete ServSafe certification; strong sanitation skills.
• Knowledge of culinary terms and practices; able to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up garnish station for plate presentation and stock dishes/utensils.
• Communicate with pantry and line cooks about soups, specials, and outed items; relay to dining room staff.
• Maintain dish stock with kitchen porter and utility staff; ensure clean, organized work areas.
• Adhere to ServSafe and HACCP sanitation guidelines and participate in safety meetings.
• Deliver plates to servers with correct presentation and minimal waste.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation and cleaning schedules for equipment and station.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Food safety

Sanitation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Partial High School education

Tools

Knife skills

Plating utensils

Job description

Compensation Amount:15.00 USD HourlyJob Summary:Responsible for grouping together and accounting for dining room food orders from cook stations, and garnishing and completing plate presentation. Serves as communication conduit between dining room and culinary staff.Job Description:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSet up garnish station for plate presentation; stock appropriate dishes and utensils as requiredCommunicate with pantry and line cooks regarding soup du jour, specials, and “outed” items; relay that information accurately and promptly to dining room staffCommunicate with kitchen porter and utility staff to maintain appropriate dish stockEnsure proper maintenance, rotation of food products, and cleanliness of work areasEnsure plates are delivered to correct servers with proper presentation; minimize production wasteAssist in maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment cleaning schedule; clean station thoroughly after shiftAdhere to food safety guidelines including ServSafe and HACCPAttend and participate in safety meetingsPerforms such other related duties as directed or requiredSKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDEPartial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferredAble to coordinate communication with multiple people and stations and maintain proper plate service with easy and accuracyPossess or be able to successfully complete ServSafe certification; strong sanitation skillsPossess knowledge of or be able to learn culinary terms and practices; able to prepare basic items by following recipesPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMove about to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently; move in a constantly changing environmentLift, carry, and push up to 15 lbs. regularly, 20-30 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionallyAble to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, walk-in refrigerator, and cooking areasAble to stand for extended periods; exposure to wet floorsClimb steps regularlySpeech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of co-workers and the ability to speak clearly to be understood by same in English; ability to read work-related documents in EnglishPhysical presence at the job site is essential to perform job dutiesEQUIPMENT USEDProfessional kitchen equipment and utensils (knife, plates, etc.)Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used: gloves, goggles, apron, cut glove, steel mesh safety glove, mittFounded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.