What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Food Service Worker position at Coastal Kitchen & Bar?
Job Summary
Coastal Kitchen & Bar is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and customer-focused American Food Service Worker to support daily food service and restaurant operations. This role assists with food preparation, order assembly, food and beverage service, supply restocking, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate works well with others and helps provide guests with timely, professional service.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing ingredients and assembling menu items according to established procedures.
- Support food preparation, portioning, plating, and packaging as needed.
- Help prepare and serve American-style restaurant dishes and beverages.
- Ensure food orders are accurate, complete, and presented properly.
- Deliver or distribute completed orders to the appropriate service areas.
- Assist guests with basic menu questions and service requests.
- Restock ingredients, utensils, containers, napkins, condiments, and other supplies.
- Maintain clean and organized kitchen areas, counters, service stations, and workspaces.
- Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, tools, and equipment according to procedures.
- Follow food handling, storage, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
- Monitor supplies and notify supervisors when items need replenishment.
- Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house team members to support timely service.
- Handle food, equipment, and restaurant supplies carefully and responsibly.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing food and supply deliveries as assigned.
- Help maintain proper food quality, presentation, and order accuracy.
- Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general restaurant duties.
- Communicate service issues, supply shortages, and equipment concerns to supervisors.
- Support coworkers during busy service periods.
- Follow restaurant policies and established food service procedures.
- Perform other food service and support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous food service, restaurant, kitchen, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
- Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Good attention to detail and order accuracy.
- Willingness to learn food preparation and service techniques.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety practices.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and responsible work habits.
- Comfortable standing, walking, and performing hands-on food service tasks.
- Ability to work cooperatively with kitchen and service team members.
Benefits
- Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
- Competitive compensation.
- On-the-job training and practical food service experience.
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities to develop food preparation and hospitality skills.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Hands-on experience in restaurant and food service operations.
About Coastal Kitchen & Bar
Coastal Kitchen & Bar is the organization named for this food service position. The American Food Service Worker role focuses on food preparation support, order accuracy, sanitation, supply organization, and helping maintain efficient restaurant operations.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20