Team Member - 10012

Fiesta Restaurant Group; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Pollo Tropical in Oakland Park, FL is hiring team members to provide friendly service and prepare fresh meals in a fast-paced setting.

You will greet customers, take orders, relay them to the kitchen, operate the POS, stock supplies, and keep the dining area clean while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to greet and assist customers.
• Ability to take and relay orders accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and thank them for visiting.
• Place customer food and beverage orders via verbal or automated systems.
• Relay orders from service counter to kitchen operations.
• Cook and prepare food using kitchen equipment.
• Stock and maintain supplies in kitchen and service areas.
• Operate cash register and handle payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant.
• Follow alcoholic beverage laws where applicable.
• Support other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

multitask

English proficiency

POS knowledge

Tech literacy

Tools

POS Cash Register

Kitchen Screens

iPads

Laptops

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the completion of a variety of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food to customers, and to the maintenance of a clean and pleasant dining environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and thank customers
• Place customer food and beverage orders through verbal communication and/or automated systems.
• Relay customer food and beverage orders from service counter to kitchen operations.
• Cook, prepare, package and pour food and beverages in kitchen operations by and/or through the use of kitchen equipment, such as fryers, open‑flamed gas grills, cooking vats, ice machines, food processors, and other small wares while utilizing proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Stock kitchen and customer service operations with necessary food, beverage, packaging and service materials.
• Fill food and beverage orders of customers as part of the coordinated kitchen and customer service operations.
• Collect customer payments and return proper change to customers through use of cash register.
• Unload deliveries of food, beverage, packaging and serving materials to restaurant.
• Clean the interior and exterior of the entire restaurant premises. Cleaning work shall entail sweeping and mopping floors, scrubbing, rinsing and polishing tables, seats, windows, doors, countertops, kitchenware, and kitchen equipment, and removing unused items from dining area and litter from the premises.
• Observe/follows alcoholic beverage laws, when applicable.
• Maintain safe public access to the restaurant.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Must be at least 16 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to receive and respond promptly to requests, orders and instructions.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers and coworkers.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and appropriately react to others.
• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to adjust to changing assignments.
• Must have the ability to maintain productivity, composure, and a pleasant attitude under pressure.
• Must be able to speak English in positions requiring immediate customer contact.
• Must be able to learn POS Cash Register, Kitchen Screens, Recipes.
• Must be able to navigate and use technology such as iPads, laptops, and other digital tools essential for daily operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to grasp and carry items. The employee is periodically required to lift weight from 25 up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Continuing variety of conditions depending upon season, day of week, and time of day.

EMPLOYER STATEMENTS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ABOUT POLLO TROPICAL

What began in Miami as a simple recipe for citrus‑marinated grilled chicken has evolved into a world of tropical flavors, and is quickly transforming into a lifestyle of happy, healthy, laid‑back fun continually proving that life’s better under the palm. Welcome to Pollo Tropical® where passion is married to freshness to create a one‑of‑a‑kind experience. Our chickens are free of hormones and trans‑fats. From our signature grilled chicken and slow roasted mojo pork, to world‑renown Create Your Own TropiChops®, nothing surprises and delights like our fresh‑made food served in a Caribbean inspired atmosphere. There’s plenty of room to stretch out and "move up the beach" at Pollo Tropical® – where a fresh and fun atmosphere is fueling our success. Over 45% of our field managers began their careers at Pollo Tropical as hourly team members and have had the opportunity to move up and become managers and supervisors at the corporate level.

BENEFITS

We offer competitive salaries and benefits in a fun, friendly, family‑oriented environment. We hope to hear from you soon!