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Westbrook, Maine
May 01, 2024
Full time
is seeking to hire a Dining Services Associate for our client in Westbrook, ME! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! $14.70/Hour Shift: Monday- Friday 6am- 2:30pm Culinary Knowledge base- Basic understanding of the following: Cafeteria functionality and service model Ability to understand mealtimes, flow, and help with last minute service needs as they arise. Sanitation guidelines Follows all client and Serv Safe's kitchen cleaning + sanitizing protocols. Knife safety + comfortability Able to hold and comfortably use a knife to process basic produce, proteins after taking client knife safety training under light direction from CDC, Sous, or Culinary Dining support staff Demonstrates eagerness to expand this skillset by continually seeking opportunities to prep. Food temperature and time restrictions Essential Food Temperature and Storage guidelines As outlined by Serv Safe and client's safety guidelines. Understands the Dishwasher/ Stewards role is of highest importance to overall kitchen efficiency. Basic recycling / composting facets after reviewing client's recycling and compost guidelines. Technical Skill- Currently comfortable or can work towards comfortability with the following: Familiarity with Ware washing Equipment and basic processes. General kitchen safety Understands fast movement, quick decision making, and basic kitchen functionality to be able to interact with the workspace and coworkers in a safe and productive manner. Applied knowledge of dish station management -estimating dry times and anticipating wash times for dish load completion Prepares a new round in advance so machine can most efficiently run loads -maintains order, cleanliness and safety in dish station by reducing surface debris, keeping drains clear, reducing whenever possible water splashing on the floor -organizing pots / pans / dishes / in a neat and orderly fashion within the station -takes responsibility of dish storage within the venue as well, communicates about best practices regarding CDC's station arrangement and actively keeps all dishware organized Understands this is of highest importance to overall kitchen efficiency -Anticipating equipment needs of cooks, ability to prioritize flow of needs (re-wording) -Understands basic properties of, and notices changes in: ware washing equipment functions, chemical levels, safety equipment, pipes, grease trap, etc in order to alert Lead or CDC to facilitate maintenance for optimal functionality. Organizational skill- Understands basic processes relating to item and kitchen organization: Understands organization is a hugely important facet to kitchen FIFO Binning: always safe + always consolidated "Like-with-like? Maintaining chemical organization + communicating par needs to CDC. Clear eye lines of product / communicating slight changes in product location to the employees who most need that information. Customer Service- Essential service flow Exhibiting awareness of mealtime needs. Efficiently communicates with coworkers Positive customer interactions when applicable Position may require Steward to assist with service stations during mealtimes Steward is to interact with customers positively, with an emphasis on making their experience efficient, pleasant, and engaging.