Attendant F&B

IHG•Fort Hood, TX

4d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing and transporting food and beverage items, monitoring supplies, ensuring quality and presentation standards, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. The position also involves cost control, equipment monitoring, and promoting teamwork. The job is located on a US Military Installation and requires successful completion of a Federal Background check.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills
Some prior food preparation experience preferred.
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
Standing up and moving about the kitchen and cafeteria
Handling food, objects, products and utensils
Bending, stooping, kneeling
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and supervisors.
Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing buffet items from instructions.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
Successful completion of a Federal Background check, conducted by the Installation Visitor's Center, will be required to access the Installation.

Nice To Haves

Some prior food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or transport all food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from the buffet areas.
Monitor area to ensure adequate supplies of food, beverage, trays, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. to serve all guests; replenish buffet items and areas as necessary.
Follow preparation methods, times, and quality and presentation standards. Monitor taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, and garnish method as required.
Welcome guests and respond to requests in a prompt and professional manner. Refer any serious matters to management.
Purchase and/or requisition for purchase inventory to ensure adequate minimum and maximum stocks of all food, beverage, material, and equipment.
Monitor and control food and beverage costs and ensure procedures are followed to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory, and equipment and to minimize waste.
Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work and buffet area, which may include but is not limited to hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, sneeze guards, and counters. Empty trash receptacles and clear tables as required.
Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Report to supervisor all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or any other maintenance and repair needs.
May operate dishwashing machine in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructions and place clean dishes and utensils in assigned storage location.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.