Waiter/Waitress (Part Time)
About The Position
Compass Group is hiring a part-time Waiter/Waitress at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas. The role takes food and beverage orders and delivers items to dining room guests efficiently and professionally. The schedule may vary according to operational needs, with details provided during the interview. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Because the job is in an educational facility, there may be periods when work is not required during school breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be asked to work year-round, potentially at another location during breaks.
Requirements
- Prior serving experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior serving experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet dining room guests promptly and warmly, take food and beverage orders, and follow established service steps.
- Deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
- Check in with guests periodically and assist with additional needs or requests.
- Understand menu items and ingredients, advise guests on food and drink combinations when requested, accommodate reasonable requests, and note preferences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
- Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure orders are correct and special requests are accommodated.
- Communicate effectively and remain flexible and patient with guests and staff.
- Collect tickets and follow cash-handling procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
- Handle personal or medical information shared by guests with sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information to a supervisor.
- Set up the dining room before service, keep it clean during service, and restore it after service while meeting sanitation standards.
- Operate equipment including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea and soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
- Work with staff from other departments during special events and functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home program options
- Instapay through the One @Work app
- Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
