Food and Beverage Attendant
Job Description
The Food and Beverage Attendant is responsible for performing a variety of duties within the Café Concessions area and the area of Events including completing customer transactions, cleaning the food or stock areas, assisting in the kitchen area, maintaining inventory, and other related responsibilities.
As a result, superior customer service is given, revenues are increased, and delivery complies with guidelines.
POSITION TITLE : Food and Beverage Attendant
LOCATION / DEPT : North & Central Illinois Division / Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
REPORTS to (TITLE) : Hospitality Manager
FLSA CATEGORY : Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE : Part Time
PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide excellent customer service. Greets customers and takes food orders.Provide information about menus. Maintains solid knowledge of products and services available in the unit.
Looks for opportunities to up-sell products. Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed including wrapping, labeling, dating, stocking, storing, rotating, and checking temperatures of product.
Operates cash register and receives payment from customers in cash or credit card.Accurately counts and provides change to customers as required.
Follows all Kroc Center customer service and cash handling policies and procedures. Assists in locating, reconciling, and verifying the accuracy of transactions and operate equipment with electronic data processing.
Cleans and stocks work area and customer area. Transfer supplies and equipment as needed. Receives inventory, moves / lifts food and beverage product supplies between storage and work areas.
Ensure a safe and clean Work Environment. Clean and sanitizes workstation and equipment.Reporting any unsafe conditions or needed repairs.
Maintain and use equipment and supplies according to department standards.Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
- Work cooperatively with the RJKCCC employees and guests, ensuring a high level of service.
- Assistance is provided on other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Customer service, cash handling, or food service experience preferred.
COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of customer service and food preparation.
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
- A flexible style that reacts to changing priorities and displays a willingness to learn.
- Able to work as a team member and well with others.
- Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A service orientation that results in excellent guest relations.
- A responsiveness to guest’s expectations / needs / concerns.
- Must be attentive to and work appropriately with culturally and socio-economically diverse client populations.
- The ability to work with difficult customers.
- An ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
- An attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and ability to be flexible considering changing job situations / priorities.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- A willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army and RJKCCC.
- CPR / First Aid / AED Certified
- Food Handler’s Certification as defined by The Salvation Army.
- Safe From Harm Certified within 30 Days.
Additional Information
MISSION
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exist to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching, and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual potential.
The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to transform individuals, families, and seniors of the Southside while building Community Wellness Excellence Character Faith.
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