POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the set up and breakdown of the breakfast buffet, cleanliness of the gatehouse and assisting in the setting up and cleaning for special guest functions. Maintain gatehouse cleanliness throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and set up breakfast foods; conduct regular inventories of food and paper goods used at breakfast. Maintain stock of breakfast foods during breakfast.
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the breakfast area, mop, and wipe down counter tops etc. during and after breakfast hours. Maintain company standards and follow codes set by the health department.
• Assist in the setup of meeting rooms and special functions. Assist in the maintaining the cleanliness of the meeting room during and after the meeting. 
• Inventory the market and stock it on a daily basis. Monitor market consumption and alert supervisor of any unusual activity.
• Clean hearth room, gatehouse and other public areas thoroughly each day, according to systems standards.
• Accommodate guest requests courteously answer guest questions regarding Residence Inn and local area facilities and services 

OTHER:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Team Members with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, Team Members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Upon employment, all Team Members are required to fully comply with hotel rules and regulations for safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Team Members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position maybe required to perform additional functions as determined by the supervisor based upon particular requirements of the hotel.

• May need to work in any other department in case the need arises. 
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager such as assisting other departments 
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as directed by the distributor and in adherence with established health regulations.
• Perform any other duties as requested such as moving supplies & equipment, cleaning up spills, etc. in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• May be required to go off-property to complete grocery shopping.
• May be asked to serve on safety committee and other committees as required.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The individual must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. 
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking.
• Certified in sanitation in accordance with all Health Department codes & regulations.
• Ability to operate all kitchen equipment including, convection oven, steam tables, food warmers, dishwasher. Is familiar with how the fire suppression system works and how to disarm it.
• Ability to read & write English in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other team members.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen utensils such as knives, spoons, spatulas, whisks, tongs, etc.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work continuously in one area for extended periods of time.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education , training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE: No prior experience required. Prior short-order cooking experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: No special licenses required. Certification in sanitation preferred.

GROOMING: All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (as outlined in the Team Member handbook). 

OTHER:

Must be able to bend down, reach under & over into coolers, refrigerators & ovens.

Hear audible alarm signals.

Ability to reach up to five (5) feet high in order to clean or place equipment.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workloads, rush jobs or technological developments).