Description

At Mereté, we are committed to establishing a supportive and welcoming workplace environment where bias is acknowledged and overcome and where all associates feel welcomed and supported. We value and develop people from all backgrounds and, experiences, leading us to better serve our guests, associates, and community.

Mereté is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST ATTENDANT

SUMMARY
Serve and stock food and beverage per hotel brand guidelines while ensuring guest satisfaction through public cleanliness, attention to guest needs and exceed their expectations at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform food preparation and display the food as directed. 
• Replenish everything during breakfast hours. 
• Replenish coffee, tea, and condiments in the lobby area. 
• Order/purchase food and beverage products and ensure that they are stored correctly.
• Follow proper Food Safety & Sanitation guidelines. 
• Perform daily general clean duties in designated areas. 
• Clean and maintain breakfast equipment and items including dishware, glassware, coffee pot, waffle maker, etc.
• Respond to the needs and requests of the guests. 
• Display knowledge in and follow at all times, sanitation and sanitary food handling. 
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross-training. 
• Keep work areas clean and organized. 
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately. 
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Treating others with respect and behaving in a manner that is positive, productive and encourages teamwork at all times is an essential function of this job.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

• Lift and carry food trays, beverage containers, boxes of food, glass racks and garbage bags, average weight of 15 – 45lbs frequently, maximum weight occasionally 75lbs.
• Standing/walking up to two miles per day on cement, tile, asphalt, and carpet. 
• Reaching/overhead extension to pull items down and lift garbage bags. 
• Pushing and pulling handcarts weight frequently 50-75lbs, maximum weight occasionally 100lbs. 
• Repetitive motions of bending, kneeling, stooping, and twisting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working with and exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, and noise.
• Working with and around all types of kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, slicer, toaster, waffle maker,
• coffee makers).
• Must adhere to the hotel’s safety standards and procedures (e.g., hearing, eye,
• hand protection for equipment operation.)

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Effectively manage time (e.g., planning, prioritizing, delegating)
• Maintain and exceed hotel brand standards in food & beverage product and quality. 
• Follow all safety procedures. 
• Ability to work under time constraints, and in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ensure kind and courteous behavior towards all co-workers. 
• Communicate with team members and management effectively. 
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operations. 
• Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests to ensure all guest experiences are of the highest quality. 
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers and OLCC permit.
• Cash handling experience.
• Must pass criminal background check.