Wait Staff
Department : Dining Services
FLSA/Classification : Non-Exempt/Hourly (Full Time and Part Time available)
Pay Rate: $14.00 - 16.00/hr DOE
Shifts: 06:30 am to 3:00 pm; 10:30 am to 7:00 pm: WEEKEND AVAILABILITY REQUIRED
Location: Wesley Willows has 2 production kitchens on campus. Rotation required based on operational needs.
Summary: To serve/distribute meals to assigned areas in a timely, professional manner and to assist with daily cleaning duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve/distribute meals to assigned area(s) in a timely manner. Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed. Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

• Assist with daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators, freezers, etc.

• Sweep, vacuum, mop floors as directed.

• Return soiled utensils, etc. to dish room area. Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc. are readily available for next meal.

• Remove garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.

• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

• Maintains constructive relationships with customers. Demonstrates effectiveness in meeting the customers' needs.

• Takes initiative to make things better. Proposes solutions to customer concerns and utilizes interdepartmental approach to investigate concerns, propose solutions and assist in implementing change as required.

• Relates in a positive manner to customers and maintains positive behavior at work. Demonstrates professionalism and pride in performance.

• Exhibits a willingness to adapt to changing environments; flexible in work assignment and demonstrates ability to perform as a part of the corporate team.

• Assist with special functions as assigned.

Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food service support function preferred but not required.
• Polite, friendly manner to deal with customers.
• Neat, clean appearance and willingness to follow rules for sanitary food service.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to provide for prompt service.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk during 6-to-8-hour shifts.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pound and place on high and low shelves in storerooms.
• Ability to frequently push carts with dishes and supplies up to 60 pounds to storerooms.

Other federally regulated requirements:

• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment background check, including (MVR) moving vehicle records.
• Must have or be willing to receive the Flu-Shot Vaccine, and TB testing.
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening, including cannabis.
• Must be willing to undergo biometric screening.

Wesley Willows/Peterson Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Wesley Willows/Peterson Meadows operate a Drug & Alcohol-free campus