Food Service Associate - Part Time

SUMMARY
If you have a passion for food and hospitality, here is the opportunity to expand your culinary knowledge while working in a beautiful setting surrounded by the artistry of winemaking and visitors from around the world.  Play a key role in delivering exceptional hospitality in a dynamic, fast paced winery atmosphere.  Working under the direction of the Food Service Lead, you will assist in preparing and serving wood-fired pizzas and other unique food offerings that enhance the guest’s experience.  If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support food operations during special events or large groups.
• Operate point of sale machines and credit card terminals accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure the food service areas and outside grounds are neat, clean, and visually appealing.
• Become RAMP (Responsible Alcohol Management Program) certified.

• Prepare traditional pizza recipes and a variety of appetizers and specials.
• Adhere to portion control procedures for cost control.
• Maintain a clean and efficient workspace by following company food service SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Strictly adhere to all food and health safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Appropriately maintain dry stock levels and supplies.
• Pull and prep food.
• Assist in receiving stock and conducting inventory.
• Able to operate food service equipment which reaches temperatures in excess of 900*F in a safe and efficient manner.
• Able to work with sharp knives and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.
• Able to operate, if necessary, additional winery equipment as directed by Management.
• Must follow opening and closing procedures, including end of day cleaning.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work around alcohol in a responsible manner.
• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Must be able to work quickly and reliably, in groups or alone, with or without supervision.
• Must be able to work safely and be safety conscious, follow all written & verbal SOP’s (Standard Operational Procedures) as well as adhere to safe practices.  
• Must be able to accurately follow instructions and directions.
• Able to build a healthy rapport with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Represent the company and brand, professionally, graciously, and enthusiastically.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
• Recognize the symptoms of intoxication and handle the situation as required by PA law and house policy.
• Understand and effectively communicate the brand’s message.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Required to be 18 years of age or older.
• Required to work weekends and occasional evenings.
• Required to repetitively lift and move cases of product which weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for up to eight consecutive hours.
• Must be willing to learn to safely operate the wood-fired pizza oven, friers, and grill. 

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to:

• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to touch or handle or feel.
• Stand for up to 8 hours, walk, bend, lift, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to ascend or descend stairs.
• Repetitively lift and move cases of product which weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderately loud.
• The outside work environment ranges from hot to cold, dry to wet.
• There is the possibility of interactions with animals and/or insects.

 
 
PAY STATUS

• Job Type: Part-time – Seasonal - Hourly
• Associates in this position typically work between zero - 40 hours per week depending on the needs of the business.
• This position is not exempt from overtime.
• This is a tips-eligible position.
• Pay range for this position is $12 to $15 per hour, plus tips
• Compensation commensurate with experience.