About The Position

The Food Team Member position is a frontline position responsible for a wide variety of tasks to include but not limited to; taking orders, serving, prepping, stocking, organizing, and operating a cash register. Responsible for prompt attention to a wide variety of tasks within food services. Take orders, serves, prepares, and stores high quality food, measuring ingredients, understanding time and temperature tables to record information, answering guest questions about menu items and pricing, and proper cash handling procedures when applicable. Stock and organizes the kitchen, food lines, food bars, work areas and eating areas ensuring the proper pulling, delivery, rotation, and storage of product. Provide prompt, courteous attention to guest orders while serving and/or preparing high quality food for our guests’ enjoyment. Provide prompt attention in correctly filling supply orders received by verbal, radio transmission and written orders. Fill orders for stock and organizing work area, proper pulling, delivery, rotation, and storage of product, recording information, and answering guest questions regarding menu items and pricing. Maintain cleanliness in all work areas while moving throughout the Park. Prepare and serves food that complies with expected Dollywood quality, quantity, and presentation and state health code requirements. Maintain cleanliness of any surfaces used for eating on or serving food from, washing dishes, maintaining proper sanitation, cleanliness of general area, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc. Greet each guest with a cordially, treating each guest as an individual. Provide continuous service and attention to details, ensuring Guest satisfaction. Suggestively sells to Guest and thank them for coming. Willing to work at different locations on Park. Be able to answer guests' questions concerning Park layout and menu item availability. Understand and practice safe food handling at all times, following Sevier County regulations and ServSafe guidelines. Be compliant with all safety standards within Sevier County relating to personal safety and the safety of fellow hosts and guests. Follow all procedures/standards affecting Foods financial standing such as portion control, suggestive selling, clocking in/out properly, and completion of tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Understand and follow all Start Fresh procedures. Learn and memorize 4-Critical Safety Standards. Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.

Requirements

  • Employees may be required to be 18 years of age to operate some equipment
  • At least 6 months of previous foods experience preferred
  • At least 6 months of previous customer service preferred
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Able to display and live out Lead with Love principles (patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated)
  • Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
  • Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
  • Must be self-motivated and disciplined
  • Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
  • Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
  • Must be willing to constantly improve
  • Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
  • Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
  • Must adapt to changes easily
  • Must tolerate a fast-paced environment
  • Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
  • Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
  • Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects ahead of schedule, fostering open communication and mutual support to achieve shared goals
  • Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
  • Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
  • Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
  • Basic math skills necessary to count out change to guests
  • Must take Start Fresh training, as well as implement all safety aspects of Start Fresh training
  • Must be able to work and tolerate temperatures ranging from 0 to 120 degrees
  • Must comply with all Health Dept., Serv Safe, and Company regulations pertaining to Food Safety Handling Procedures
  • Lifting and Carrying: Position may require occasional to frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. utilizing company’s safety guidelines for safe lifting
  • Mobility: Position may require intermittent to prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking for duration of shift, up to 13 hours. Employees may also be required to travel to various areas on property which may include changes in terrain, stairs and uneven surfaces
  • Repetitive Movements: This position may require performing repetitive movements and tasks throughout the shift, including repeated use of hands, arms or other body parts as part of typical job functions
  • Environmental Conditions: This position requires the ability to perform work tasks in varying weather conditions to include extreme cold and heat. Employees may be required to work indoors and outdoors
  • Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: This position requires strong cognitive skills, including the ability to think critically, solve problems, process and retain information, have attention to detail and communicate effectively using approved methods
  • Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods

Nice To Haves

  • At least 6 months of previous foods experience
  • At least 6 months of previous customer service

Responsibilities

  • Take orders, serves, prepares, and stores high quality food
  • Measure ingredients and understand time and temperature tables
  • Answer guest questions about menu items and pricing
  • Handle cash register operations and proper cash handling procedures
  • Stock and organize the kitchen, food lines, food bars, work areas, and eating areas
  • Ensure proper pulling, delivery, rotation, and storage of product
  • Provide prompt, courteous attention to guest orders
  • Prepare and serve food that complies with expected quality, quantity, and presentation standards, and state health code requirements
  • Maintain cleanliness of all work areas, surfaces used for eating or serving food, dishes, and general areas
  • Wash dishes, maintain proper sanitation, scrub, sweep, mop, and remove trash
  • Greet each guest cordially and treat each guest as an individual
  • Provide continuous service and attention to details to ensure Guest satisfaction
  • Suggestively sell to Guests and thank them for coming
  • Be willing to work at different locations on Park
  • Answer guests' questions concerning Park layout and menu item availability
  • Understand and practice safe food handling at all times, following Sevier County regulations and ServSafe guidelines
  • Comply with all safety standards relating to personal safety and the safety of fellow hosts and guests
  • Follow all procedures/standards affecting Foods financial standing (e.g., portion control, suggestive selling, clocking in/out properly, timely and accurate task completion)
  • Understand and follow all Start Fresh procedures
  • Learn and memorize 4-Critical Safety Standards
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