Food Service Support - Seasonal

Wadsworth Buehler's Fresh Foods; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadsworth Buehler's Fresh Foods in Ohio is seeking a Food Service Support to assist Restaurant Operations, working with the manager and teammates to deliver an exceptional customer experience in-store or at catered events.

The role covers FOH and BOH duties, including bussing, greeting guests, food prep support, sanitation, and flexible scheduling for lunchtimes, holidays, and large events, with growth opportunities within the Food Service department.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Ability to stand, reach, lift up to 80 lb.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to work in kitchen environment with heat, steam and noise.
• Reasonable accommodations available.

Responsibilities

• Buss tables and seat/clear guests promptly.
• Greet and seat guests; provide friendly service.
• Assist with mentoring new employees.
• Keep dining rooms spotless and comply with sanitation standards.
• Perform BOH duties like washing dishes and restocking areas.
• Maintain cleanliness during lunch/dinner rush and events.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The Buehler’s Food Service Assistant is a key position within the Food Service Department. This position has the opportunity to support Restaurant Operations. They work closely with their manager and co-workers to make sure that the customer has an exceptional experience either while shopping in our store or dining in our restaurant. Two of our company strategies are to become the Best in Food Service and The Freshest Foods and that starts with one meal or shopping trip at a time.

Join us if you like the challenge of providing exceptional service as we strive to become the Best in Food Service and The Freshest Foods.

Food Service Support will perform a variety of duties in various Food Service departments. Duties assigned to a Food Service Support can vary by day and will be assigned based on the needs of the business including off-site at catered events.

A typical day for a Food Service Support may include:

FOH – Restaurant

• Buss tables to ensure they are cleaned promptly after customers leave
• Great and Seat guests when needed
• Assist with mentoring new employees
• Ensure the dining room is spotless – table, floors, walls – everything
• Comply with sanitation requirements, health and personal hygiene standards

BOH – Food Prep Area

• Wash all dirty dishes and put them away in their assigned areas
• Put away daily deliveries
• Maintain a spotless area and assist with cleaning as needed in BOH
• Comply with sanitation requirements, health and personal hygiene standards

We think you’d be great for this role if you embody the 6 Characteristics of a great Buehler’s teammate:

People Minded

• Enjoy working with teammates and customers
• Provide a positive and friendly attitude

Customer Minded

• Deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service and are committed to making each meal special

Product Minded

• Have an eye for display and food preparation

Stable Minded

• Manage stress and keep your composure when it gets busy during the lunch or dinner rush, during special holidays (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and many others) as well as prepare for large or multiple catered events

Detail Minded

• Work with minimal supervision while being highly productive

Open Minded

• Value being dependable, reliable and flexible with your schedule to accommodate customer demand
• Accommodate staffing needs during our store hours including the ability to work weekends
• Understand that this is not designed to cover all the duties that are required, and there may be changes to your duties or responsibilities without notice

Our legal team wants you to know what’s required for this role:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• You may occasionally be required to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50# and occasionally 80#
• You will need manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• You don’t mind our kitchen environment that includes equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives…so frequently you will be exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disability to perform the essential functions

Extra Awesome:

You are looking for opportunities to grow within our Food Service department.

Familiarity with food service operations or we will be happy to train a new teammate!