Food service Worker: COOK/WAITER/WAITRESS/CASHIER

Assurance Healthcare Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking Food Service Workers for a location in Houston, Texas. The role involves preparing and cooking meals as well as serving customers in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a strong understanding of food safety practices and possess excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include cooking, serving food, and maintaining a clean work area. Applicants with prior experience in food service will be given preference.

Qualifications

• Must have a good understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience in a food service environment is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Serve food and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service skills

Basic cooking techniques

POS ordering knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

POS software

Job description

Food service Worker: COOK/WAITER/WAITRESS/CASHIER

Job Openings Food service Worker: COOK/WAITER/WAITRESS/CASHIER

About the job

Food service Worker: COOK/WAITER/WAITRESS/CASHIER

Responsibilities

COOKS

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Monitor station inventory levels.
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.

WAITRE/WAITRESS/CASHIER

• Greet and escort customers to their tables.
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g., about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies).
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses.
• Inform customers about the day's specials.
• Offer menu recommendations upon request.
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate.
• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization.
• Check customers IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff.
• Serve food and drink orders.
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments.
• Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning.
• Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g., parties).
• Follow all relevant health department regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.