Indian Center Aide

JOB DUTIES

• Works part-time under the supervision of the Farmington Indian Center (FIC) Director, unless otherwise instructed.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Knowledge and ability to assist in preparing Navajo cultural food.
• Serves meals to patrons according to established rules of etiquette, working in formal setting.
• Writes order on check, relays order to kitchen, and serves courses from kitchen counter.
• Receives full trays from kitchen, services salad bars, and serves drinks.
• Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed.
• Ladles soup, tosses salads, portions pies and desserts, brews coffee, and performs other services.
• Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course or end of day.
• Decorates dining area in accordance with special days, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
• Aprons, hair nets, caps or chef hats, shall be worn by all food service workers.
• Sweeps, mops, or vacuums dining room floor/carpet daily.
• Keeps food and temperature logs up to date and other daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Participates in emergency drills, environmental safety activities, documents safety protocol.
• Assists with events and programs as needed throughout Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA).
• Wears close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing.
• Operates cash register and prepares deposits with peripheral electronic processing equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.
• A pre-employment physical and or drug/alcohol test is required for this position.
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent GED.
• ANSI certificated Food Handler Certification preferred, may be obtained through City classes after entry into employment within 90 days.
• Ability to work harmoniously and courteously.
• At least one (1) year of experience as wait staff.
• Knowledge of modern food service operations.
• Ability to speak and understand the Navajo Language preferred, but not required.
• Customer service skills required.