Restaurant Team Member (Cashier & Kitchen)

LV Petroleum•Garden City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Team Member position typically involves a variety of duties centered around providing excellent customer service, preparing food, maintaining a clean store, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires a friendly and detail-oriented individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Responsibilities include greeting customers, taking orders, preparing menu items according to standards, handling cash transactions, maintaining store cleanliness, and collaborating with team members. The position also involves stocking, inventory management, and potentially opening/closing duties. Previous food service or customer service experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and adhere to all health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must adhere to all health and safety regulations.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Standing for long periods and moving around the store.
Some tasks may involve bending, kneeling, or lifting.
Friendly, approachable, and focused on delivering an excellent customer experience.
Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
Ensure food quality and accuracy in orders.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while staying efficient.
Clear and effective communication with customers and team members.
Able to accurately process transactions and manage cash.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service or customer service experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist customers as they enter the store.
Take customer orders and provide helpful suggestions.
Ensure customers have an enjoyable and satisfying experience.
Address customer questions or concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
Prepare sandwiches, wraps, salads, and other menu items according to standards.
Handle ingredients and follow food safety protocols for storage and handling.
Toast sandwiches, prepare hot meals, and ensure proper portion sizes.
Maintain quality and presentation of food items.
Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and process customer transactions.
Accurately handle cash and provide correct change.
Assist with balancing the cash register and perform end-of-shift cash counting.
Keep the store clean and organized, including the dining area, restrooms, and kitchen.
Perform regular cleaning tasks, such as wiping down counters, sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash bins.
Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations.
Assist with training new team members as needed.
Support team efforts during busy periods.
Restock ingredients, supplies, and other items as necessary.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages to management.
Ensure all ingredients and materials are stored properly.
Help with opening and closing the store, which may include setting up or breaking down equipment, cleaning, and securing the store.