Food and Beverage Service (Part time)

Cullman City Parks & Recreation; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Cullman City Parks & Recreation is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time food service position. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., with strong communication skills and cash handling experience. Responsibilities include preparing the dining area and providing excellent customer service while adhering to park standards.

Work hours are variable, including evenings and weekends, with duties both indoors and outdoors. Join us in enhancing community experiences through exceptional service!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Experience in cash handling and food services.
• Must be legally qualified to serve alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining room for service.
• Provide food services and process customer payments.
• Maintain inventory and assist in food ordering processes.
• Exhibit professionalism and effective customer service.

Skills

Effective communication

Cash handling

Basic math skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (preferred). Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form. A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor. Cash handling experience. Must be legally qualified in the State of Alabama to pour and serve alcoholic beverages. Possess a valid driver's license. Must meet Park Board employment and physical standards, which includes a background check as well as drug and alcohol screening. Experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and aptitude to perform the defined duties.

Compensation

Part-Time / Hourly

Mission Statement

Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism is dedicated to improving quality of life through exceptional parks, facilities, events, and recreational opportunities for all.

Performance Responsibilities

• Prepares dining room for service and parties including polishing and preparing silverware/glasses, arranging dining space and place settings, assisting with food service set-up.
• Provides food services to guests including greeting and/or seating customers, obtaining food/drink orders, making drinks, communicating food orders to the kitchen, clearing tables, upselling specials/desserts, and processing customer payments through the use of POS/register.
• Helps maintain system-wide inventory related to assigned facilities and assists with ordering process for food and related consumables, as needed.
• Assists with stocking, restocking, and organizing food and related consumables, maintaining a First In First Out (FIFO) rotation of stock.
• Complies with the cash handling policy for Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism.
• Demonstrated knowledge of
  • Basic mathematic skills, such as providing correct change.
  • Taking orders and making craft cocktails.
  • Computer and mobile device software applications and skills in applying them.
• Ability/willingness to
  • Carry full food trays and plates.
  • Help in other areas as needed.
• Provides effective and efficient customer services.
• Promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Attends any in-service training and safety programs for staff.
• Follows assigned dress code.
• Works at any CPRST food service facility when called upon.
• Acts as a team member with other Parks and Recreation staff, embracing and supporting the vision and mission of the CPRST Board of Directors and the City of Cullman.
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and ethics working amicably with the Park Board, the Executive Director, Administrators, Personnel, and Community.
• Exhibits proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Works hours vary, which will likely include nights and weekends, with hours varying based on time of year, events, and projects.
• Attends all meetings as requested by supervisors.

Working Environment

The work area is well lit, ventilated, and heated. Occasionally work is outdoors where there is a potential to be exposed to various weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Work is performed both inside and outside and requires the physical and mental ability to operate a motor vehicle, commercial kitchen appliances, and computer. Work also requires working around heights, heavy lifting, and the ability to climb, stand, bend, and sit while performing various job duties. Must be able to routinely lift and carry forty pounds of weight without assistance.