Prep Team Member

McAlister's Deli; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

McAlister's Deli in Mount Airy, MD is seeking a friendly crew member to support front- and back-of-house tasks. You will greet guests, take orders, prepare items, and maintain cleanliness while following brand standards and recipes.

Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, basic cash handling, and a willingness to learn menu items. This is a part-time, hourly position with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Greet guests and take orders with accuracy.
• Adhere to brand standards, recipes, and quality.
• Assist teammates to ensure smooth service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items as assigned.
• Greet guests and take orders accurately.
• Know menu items, ingredients, and packaging; follow procedures.
• Provide friendly, efficient service; maintain cash accuracy.
• Deliver orders correctly and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Keep dining and service areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Guest greeting

Cash handling

Food safety

Teamwork

Menu knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Implementation of procedures, standards, and tactics to optimize restaurant sales, control costs, provide a quality guest experience by adherence to quality, cleanliness, and service standards.

Essential Function

Responsible for following brand standards, company rules and policies and job responsibilities in job positions as assigned by the supervisor.

Team members are to strive to deliver a quality guest experience, deliver products that meet brand standards and recipes, maintain their stations in a clean and orderly manner and assist other team members as needed.

Crew members may be trained in multiple positions including front of house, back of house, guest service, or prep and production. Each position has different duties and responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of certain food items
• Responsible for greeting guests and taking their orders accurately in a friendly manner.
• This position requires knowledge of the menu items and their ingredients and packaging as well as familiarity with the step-by-step procedure for making various food and beverage products. Some positions require the preparation of food and beverage items and the team member is responsible for maintaining quality standards of the products prepared.
• Responsible for friendly and efficient customer service. In addition, Team Members working cash handling positions will be responsible for accurate cash control.
• Responsible for delivering food and drink orders to guests and confirming accuracy of orders.
• Responsible for cleanliness in the dining room and other service areas accessed by guests. May also be responsible for cleanliness of various stations or food production or storage areas.

Job Type

Hourly/Part-Time

Education

Must meet age requirements. Some, but not all positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.