Food Service Associate @ Union Terminal

SSA Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Service Associate who will play a vital role in enhancing guest experiences at cultural attractions. This position involves supporting restaurant operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and providing exceptional service to guests. The ideal candidate will be a personable and energetic team player, ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, and be part of a team dedicated to creating memorable moments for visitors. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ideal candidate should be flexible and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure memorable guest experiences through excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work environment.
• Support restaurant operations and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Team Player

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Food Service Associate

Who are we:

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always.

Position Title: Food Service Associate

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor (if applicable) and/or Food Service Operations Manager(s)

Responsibilities

1. Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
2. Support restaurant prep (FOH and line) for daily operation.
3. Meet daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
4. Participate in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
5. Ensure proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use.
6. Maintain a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
7. Follow through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
8. Actively help to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
9. Respond to guest and client feedback, reporting to the supervisor to mitigate potential complaints.
10. Communicate with the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager regarding any issues seen with daily service or quality.
11. Remain knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
12. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
13. Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
14. Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
15. Present a clean and welcoming experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

Job Requirements

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
3. Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
4. Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
5. Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting.
6. Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

IDEA + Belonging

1. Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
2. Focus on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
3. Lead by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; display knowledge of efforts in business application as well as providing teaching opportunities for unit staff as necessary.
4. Engage with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus on opportunities of giving back.

Previous Experience

None Required

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments).

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Get Paid Early
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College
• Meal Plan & employee Discounts