Food Service Worker

Description The Food Service Worker is responsible for food preparation, cooking, cleaning, stocking, organizing, and providing excellent customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Food Preparation : Assisting with food preparation such as creating fruit cups, maintaining the salad bar, stocking food supplies, etc.
Sales Service : Engage with and provide superior service to all customers.
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Cash Handling : Establish or identify prices of goods and capture sales in the point of sales system.
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
Ensure accuracy of payments and change disbursements.
Balance the cash drawer at the end of each shift.
Teamwork : Contribute to a positive team environment.
Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments.
Identify alarms or changes in morale and performance.
Maintain calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to set a positive example for the team.
Merchandise : Organize and stock supplies, service stations and products.
Rotate products and stock grab-and-go items throughout shift to increase sales.
Follow-up placement protocols to optimize customer sales.
Safety & Sanitation : Follow operational policies and procedures.
Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines.
Clean, sanitize and organize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Clean service and seating areas.
Scrub and polish counters, tables, and other equipment.
Perform other duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
Job Requirements 1 year of food service experience required.
Strong food prep skills preferred.
Food/Beverage Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing, serving, storing and handling food and beverage products.
Mathematics — Ability to add and subtract, charging appropriately and distributing change to customers.
Suggestive Selling or Influencing Others — Suggesting others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Customer Service — Working with the public.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services.
#CONALB About Continental Services The Great Lakes Food & Beverage Leader Founded in 1989, Continental has grown from an office coffee and vending specialist to consistently ranking as one of the top events and contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation.
Guided by industry leaders and powered by the largest collection of culinary talent in the Midwest, our award-winning team has a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services.
Our singular mission is to delight our guests, every meal, every day.
It’s no secret that food brings us together.
A cup of coffee is a chance to meet someone new.
A meal is an opportunity to collaborate.
At Continental, developing experiences that connect people is at the heart of everything we do.
Discover first-hand the passion of a full-service team committed to your vision and customizing services to support it.
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We Are Curious.
Bold, original thinking, and an innate curiosity for what’s new and next drives us to shake things up and create remarkable experiences.
We Dream Big.
We embrace the unknown and adventures big and small, individually and collectively.
By being proactive and continuously striving for more, we continue to grow personally and professionally.
And we’re not afraid to dig into a challenge.
We Champion Each Other.
Collaboration, teamwork, and trust aren’t just buzzwords to us—they truly define our culture.
We do more than just dish up great meals.
Continental creates memorable experiences every day at our markets, corporate cafés, premier events and more.
If hospitality is in your DNA, if you’re passionate about making difference, if you’re eager to roll up your sleeves and be part of a team, we’re looking for you.