What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breakfast Attendant position at Embassy Suites Newark Airport?
Overview
BASIC PURPOSE: Set-up, maintain and break down buffet for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner and assist the guests as needed to ensure that all foods are properly served.
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set-up buffet according to procedures and brand standards
- Maintain buffet throughout the service period, restock buffet items as needed and have all food items and utensils out on time
- As needed and depending on layout of the breakfast/kitchen area, inform kitchen cooks of any additional items needing replenished on the buffet.
- Assist guests; help serve as needed and respond to questions
- Clean off buffet table including putting all utensils, food and other items back in the appropriate place in the kitchen or walk in/reach in coolers.
- Monitor dining room area continuously and attend to spills, waste on floors, or other housekeeping needs of the area
- Assist with polishing mirrored buspans and coffee urns as directed by supervisor
- Perform sidework duties as needed.
- When needed, assist other departments and employees with any tasks requested by a supervisor or manager
- Wash dishes as needed. Sort and polish flatware.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education: No formal education required. High school education or equivalent preferred.
Experience: No experience required. 1 year food service or related preferred.
Hours Required:
- Scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Weekend and holidays may be required
- Assistance with evening managers reception or meal may be required as requested by supervisor
- Must adhere to the time and attendance policies set forth by the company
ENVIRONMENT
Physical Job Requirements
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying
- Constant, strenuous lifting required when setting up and tearing down breakfast area
- Lifting and carrying of supplies and deliveries of food items
- Ability to remove heavy bags of garbage and waste
Bending/Kneeling
Functions of this job include frequent bending, stooping and kneeling during the course of a shift.
Mobility
- Position includes continuous walking from kitchen area to breakfast area
- Must be able to make frequent trips throughout the dining area to ensure guest satisfaction
Continuous Standing
Position includes continuous standing during entire shift
Climbing Stairs
May require climbing of moderate amount of stairs
Hearing/Vision/Speech
- Must be able to visually understand and inspect the brand standards of the breakfast/kitchen area
- Must be able to understand and follow-through with directions and instructions given by supervisor
- Must be able to interact with, communicate with, and understand the needs of the guest
Protective Clothing
Position may require the use of:
- Hair nets or brand-required head covering
- Gloves
- Apron
- Safety Shoes
Equipment Operation
Position requires the ability to safely handle and operate typical kitchen tools such as
- Mixer
- Chef's knife
- Slicer
- Steam Table
- Steam Urn
- Dispenser Beverage Equipment
- Waffle Iron
- Coffee Brewers
- Microwave, stove, oven or other standard kitchen appliances
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Experience:
- Hotel Breakfast : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19