Kitchen Crew Member

Dairy Queen; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Ellsworth, ME is seeking friendly, energetic team members to deliver exceptional fan service. You will greet fans, prepare food to high standards, operate grill and kitchen equipment, and help maintain a clean, safe, and inviting dining area.

Join a fast-paced team that values ownership, accountability, and a positive attitude. You’ll work collaboratively with others to create smiles and stories for our fans and ensure the best possible guest experience every shift.

Qualifications

• Greet fans and deliver friendly service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ability to handle food prep and equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador of the Dairy Queen brand and be professional in every aspect of performance.
• Enthusiastically greet and welcome fans to the Dairy Queen brand.
• Strive to exceed fan expectations and deliver fan first service through timely and quality service.
• Quickly and accurately prepare food products following restaurant, health, and safety standards.
• Properly and safely operate and maintain restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer, and other cooking equipment.
• Complete assigned preparation work for stocking and setting up grill area.
• Calmly solve fan concerns and embrace Dairy Queen’s service recovery standards.
• Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, harmonious working relationship with management and fellow team members.
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and inviting environment for fans and team members.
• At all times exhibit a genuine passion for excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Job description

We strive to create positive memories for all our fans so we are looking for positive, energetic employees who are passionate about the Dairy Queen brand and delivering exceptional customer (Fan) service. If you enjoy working in a fun, fast paced environment we would love to hear from you. Applicants should be eager to lead, do things right, be accountable, have ownership in what they do, and be able to create smiles and stories for our fans.

Job Functions:

• Be an ambassador of the Dairy Queen brand and be professional in every aspect of performance
• Enthusiastically greet and welcome fans to the Dairy Queen brand
• Strive to exceed fan expectations and deliver fan first service through timely and quality service
• Quickly and accurately prepare food products following restaurant, health, and safety standards
• Properly and safely operate and maintain restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer, and other cooking equipment
• Complete assigned preparation work for stocking and setting up grill area
• Calmly solve fan concerns and embrace Dairy Queen’s service recovery standards
• Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, harmonious working relationship with management and fellow team members
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and inviting environment for fans and team members
• At all times exhibit a genuine passion for excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Communicate positively with fans and co-workers constantly during shifts
• Work well under pressure packed situations while maintaining a great attitude
• Comfortable standing for entire shift and able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to handle raw, frozen, and cooked food products as well as products in and out of the temperature danger zone (41-140F)
• Practice established food handling procedures and meet any local health regulations
• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, and promptness
• Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times!

Dairy Queen® (DQ®) franchisees, employees and crew members have been focused on creating positive memories for all who touch DQ®, for over 75 years. Unlike any other quick-service brand, DQ® food and treats hold a special place in the hearts of fans of all ages, from all around the globe. That’s why DQ® fans have always been our top priority and why we continue to look for new ways to surprise and delight them. Doing so is our passion. It’s what sets DQ® restaurants apart and is what is helping us reach our vision of being the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant