Utility

Paradies Lagardère; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a team-focused associate to join our dynamic hospitality environment. The role emphasizes guest service, adherence to TRIFIC values, and maintaining a clean, organized work area across dining and kitchen stations.

You will perform dishwashing, stocking, inventory receiving, and compliance with food safety guidelines, while collaborating with kiosks and the shared kitchen to ensure grab-and-go products are readily available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Experience in proper chemical handling.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.

Responsibilities

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash items in 3 compartment sinks, when dishwasher is unavailable.
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately, following Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, utensil, and equipment, especially during peak hours.
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents.)
• Check dishwashing machines’ operation and report any technical/performance issues to management
• Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
• Coordinate with kiosks and shared kitchen to ensure grab and go product is well stocked and available for sale.
• Load cart with products from the shared kitchen and stock areas and ensure quick and efficient delivery to restaurants, kiosks, and retail stores
• Maintain stock areas and ensure product is rotated.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Assist team members with any necessary stocking of items.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Help receive product and properly store inventory immediately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Leadership

Organizational skills

Adaptability

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including Utility, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members always. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers.

The following are intended as basic requirements. Success will come to the individual who can expand upon these job requirements and truly provide a memorable experience. These requirements/functions may change throughout their employment.

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests, business partners, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas. Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations.

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash items in 3 compartment sinks, when dishwasher is unavailable.
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately, following Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, utensil, and equipment, especially during peak hours.
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents.)
• Check dishwashing machines’ operation and report any technical/performance issues to management
• Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
• Coordinate with kiosks and shared kitchen to ensure grab and go product is well stocked and available for sale.
• Load cart with products from the shared kitchen and stock areas and ensure quick and efficient delivery to restaurants, kiosks, and retail stores
• Maintain stock areas and ensure product is rotated.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Assist team members with any necessary stocking of items.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Help receive product and properly store inventory immediately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Experience in proper chemical handling.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Strong self-motivation, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and to perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind

Equal Opportunity Employer

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