WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Town of Ramapo, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Unidine is hiring part-time Waiters/Waitresses at Fountainview in Monsey, New York. The role takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests. The schedule is part time, with days that may vary and shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. No prior experience is required, and training is available. The fixed pay rate is $16.00 per hour.

The position includes greeting guests, taking and delivering orders, explaining menu items, coordinating with kitchen staff, handling tickets and cash according to procedures, and keeping the dining room clean, safe, and properly set up. Waiters/Waitresses may work with other departments during special events and perform other duties as assigned.

Part-time associates are offered a retirement plan, Associate Shopping Program, health and wellness programs, Discount Marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws. Full-time-only benefits listed in the posting are not included as benefits of this part-time role.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required; the employer is willing to train.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet dining room guests and take food and beverage orders efficiently, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards; follow up with guests about 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-the-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Communicate effectively and patiently with guests and staff and get along well with others.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared by guests.
• Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information or complaints to a supervisor.
• Set up the dining room before and after service and keep the area clean and neat 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 to perform duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed