Food service Worker: COOK/WAITER/WAITRESS/CASHIER

COOKS:

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
  
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
  
• Occasionally serve food.
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
  
• Handle and store ingredients and food
  
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
  
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
  
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
  
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
  
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
  
• Monitor station inventory levels
  
• Accommodate guests' special requests.
  
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.

WAITRE/WAITRESS/CASHIER:

• Greet and escort customers to their tables.
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g., about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses.
• Inform customers about the day's specials.
• Offer menu recommendations upon request.
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate
• Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization.
• Check customers IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
• Serve food and drink orders.
• Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems.
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area.
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments.
• Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning.
• Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g., parties)
• Follow all relevant health department regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Texas Food Handlers Certificate
• TABC