About the job: Food Service Worker — COOK / WAITER / WAITRESS / CASHIER
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 properly.
- 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.
WAITERS / WAITRESSES / CASHIERS:
- Greet and escort customers to their tables.
- Present the menu and provide detailed information 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.
- Upsell additional products when appropriate.
- Take accurate food and drinks orders using POS software, order slips, or memorization.
- Check customers' IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for alcoholic beverages.
- Communicate order details to the kitchen staff.
- Serve food and drink orders.
- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation; report any problems.
- Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.
- Deliver checks and collect bill payments.
- Carry dirty plates, glasses, and silverware to the kitchen for cleaning.
- Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, menu changes, and service details for reservations.
- Follow all relevant health department regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service to guests.