What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate position at Maplefields & R.L. Vallee?
Position Description:
As Myfresh Cafe or Amato's coordinator you will oversee the day in and day out to ensure optimal customer experience and smooth kitchen operation. The job will be to direct the food preparation process for hot plate and cold well products to maximize sales but limit spoilage waste while keeping up with Food Safety Standards.
BENEFITS available to employees designated as full time and working 40 hours per week.
- Paid vacation time
- Paid personal/sick time
- Paid holidays
- Health plan offering $0 deductible option
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans are available
- 401k plan available
- Opportunity for advancement
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Prepare customer orders as per food prep procedures and ensure that the hot plate and cold well are always full of a fresh variety of grab and go items for customers.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment will include washing dishes, cleaning of both equipment and surfaces.
- Receive, rotate and put away all incoming orders.
- Communicate positively with both kitchen staff as well as store staff—and the ability to ask for help when it is needed.
- Work hand in hand with Store Manager to hire, manage and train kitchen staff
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels of product.
- Place orders for products or equipment to ensure no shortages of items.
- Positively and clearly communicate with staff, as well as address any issues appropriately.
- Keeping an organized inventory to eliminate waste/lack of rotation.
- Ensure that all product is dated properly.
- Ensure that temperature checks are being done and documented properly
- Complete appropriate shift tasks provided by Store Manager and any other unexpected tasks that may come up.
- Lead the kitchen during busy times and direct staff when needed.
- Create a positive work environment with respect and teamwork between co-workers.
- Record waste and be proactive to reduce unnecessary waste.
Essential Characteristics:
- kitchen experience and valid food safety certificate or willing to obtain certification.
- Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Availability:
Shifts vary by location and are established bases on the business needs of the Store. In a leadership position, your shifts will vary so that you are able to interact with all employees and train for each and every time period. As the coordinator, it will also be your