Food Prep - Airport Lounge

Hyde Park Hospitality • North Charleston, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Club is an airport lounge located within the Charleston International Airport, offering a fast-paced and fun work environment that is growing in style and amenities. Hyde Park Hospitality, LLC (HPH) is a strategic partner with Airport Dimensions and Sodexo at The Club. We are looking for Full-Time Food Prep Associates. Weekend availability is required. Shifts are subject to change based on business needs. This role involves preparing food for the lounge, maintaining a clean and healthy environment, and performing standard food service and sanitation duties. Knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations regarding the food code is essential.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully pass airport authority security background check.
• Related background in customer service or restaurant/bar service.
• Must be at least 18 or 21 years of age as applicable by law.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and possess verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with customers, passengers, and co-workers.
• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays and days off.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to perform essential duties complying with company standards.
• Ability to cooperate with peers, customers, and supervisors of diverse nature who may hold divergent views
• Pass and maintain all necessary licenses and certifications including, but not limited to, local health department food handler certification
• Must be able to stand during entire scheduled shift.
• Ability to handle the stress of a fast-paced work shift up to ten (10) hours
• Ability to read and interpret basic documents, and comply with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings to passengers, customers and other team members of the Company
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers
• Ability to make change when making a cash transaction on Point-of-Sale machine
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to bend, climb up/down, crouch, hear, kneel, reach, speak, stand, turn, twist, walk
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, 40 inches high without the aid of another person
• Must be able to push and/or pull 120 pounds with the assistance of a wheeled cart
• Ability to perform tasks safely and according to established procedures to prevent personal injury, injury to others and avoid damage to the environment, facilities, and equipment
• Ability to follow all lawful safety, health and liquor rules and regulations
• Personal appearance and grooming that will present a favorable corporate and customer image
• Must be able to pass and obtain security background check and clearance to work in airport environment
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and portions, and cuts or peels various foods to prepare for cooking or serving
• Prepares variety of foods according to customers' orders or instructions of superior, following approved procedures.
• Portions and arranges food on serving dishes, trays, carts, or conveyor belts.
• Cleans, cuts, slices, or disjoints meats and poultry to prepare for cooking.
• Prepares and serves variety of beverages, such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Sets up and restocks buffet area
• Cleans and maintains work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Requisitions, stores, and distributes food supplies, equipment, and utensils.
• Date and label prepared food
• Completes food safety logs
• Wash dishes

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Vacation and PTO
• 401K Plan with generous Company Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Corporate Discounts for nationally recognized products and services (childcare, electronics, entertainment, hotels, home, groceries, restaurants, auto, travel, and pets)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED