Service assistant

Service Assistant - Busser

Job Purpose

Assists the restaurant team by cleaning the kitchen, all kitchen equipment and utensils, restaurant dining areas and outside the restaurant.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES

• Performs kitchen clean-up duties including, but not limited to : washing dishware, utensils, pots, pans, kitchen equipment and appliances, sweep / mop floors, cleans pot sink area, walk-in coolers, freezers and dry-stock areas.
• Performs dining room clean-up duties including, but not limited to : clearing dishes from tables, cleaning carpets, sweep / mop floors, clean up spills, clean restrooms, server-line and buffet areas.
• Responsible for keeping areas outside the restaurant clean and free from debris
• Assists with simple landscape maintenance and changing reader-board daily. ssists with stocking and re-stocking restaurant’s walk-in coolers, freezers and dry-stock areas throughout work shift.
• Assists with food preparation as needed..
• Follows established restaurant cleaning procedures and is responsible to maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Breaks down boxes and takes out the garbage following established back-door policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned by the manager in charge of the shift.

Education and Experience

Required

• Basic communication skills sufficient to understand and implement instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with all coworkers at all times.
• Ability to organize work and maintain composure during peak operational periods

Preferred

Prior experience in food service and / or preparation

Physical Requirements

• Continuously utilizes near vision, color definition, speech, hearing, manual / bi-manual dexterity.
• Reaches at, above and below shoulder level frequently.
• Uses fine motor skills.
• Frequently lifts / carries, pushes and pulls up to 30 lbs, stands and walks.
• Occasionally bends and twists at waist, stoops, squats, kneels, and lifts / carries, climbs ladders or step stools, pushes / pulls up to 50 lbs.

Work Conditions and Hours

• Normal commercial kitchen / restaurant working conditions.
• Frequently exposed to extreme heat while utilizing cooking equipment, sharp utensils and works closely with others; occasionally exposed to extreme cold, wet / humidity, noise / vibration, fumes, odors, dust, mist, cleaning chemicals.
• Occasionally works outside. Hours vary according to assigned shift, including weekends and / or holidays, opening or closing shifts.

Last updated : 2024-11-19