Trainee Train Attendant: Dining, Safety & Service

Amtrak; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Rail pass

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Commuter benefits

Fertility benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking an Auto Train Attendant to ensure a safe, comfortable journey for coach and sleeping car passengers. Duties include keeping coaches clean, serving in dining cars, and maintaining restrooms and bedding as needed during trips.

Responsibilities emphasize high-quality dining service, adherence to safety standards, and courteous guest interactions on long-distance routes from Virginia. Training and flexible hours across shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of classroom training (due to service of alcoholic beverages).
• Food and beverage handling experience.
• Cash handling and customer contact experience.
• Experience in housekeeping.
• Successfully complete a customer service aptitude testing instrument.
• Successfully complete drug screening and pre-employment medical exam.
• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Must be able to work while standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work a variety of hours and days off, including up to eight days away from home crew base.
• Demonstrate a friendly, outgoing, and courteous disposition.
• Must wear company-provided uniform, comply with company grooming policies.
• Must load/unload supplies and maintain an inventory of supplies.
• Must be available to work flexible schedules that include weekends and holidays.
• Must follow all safety guidelines described in Amtrak’s Service standards manual.
• Must follow all FDA and Public health standards.
• Must have a full understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• This position will perform dining car service and side work as directed by the Lead Service Attendant by providing a quality dining car experience for passengers in a safe, efficient and professional manner.

Skills

Food handling

Cash handling

Housekeeping

Lifting

Uniform compliance

Flexible schedules

Safety guidelines

FDA/public health

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Amtrak is seeking an Auto Train Attendant to ensure a safe, comfortable journey for coach and sleeping car passengers. Duties include keeping coaches clean, serving in dining cars, and maintaining restrooms and bedding as needed during trips.

Responsibilities emphasize high-quality dining service, adherence to safety standards, and courteous guest interactions on long-distance routes from Virginia. Training and flexible hours across shifts are expected.