PT AM Breakfast Cook/Food Attendant

About the role

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda is seeking a Part-Time AM Breakfast Cook/Food Attendant to join the Food & Beverage Team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant, supportive environment that values innovation and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the presentation of the complimentary breakfast/evening reception by obtaining supplies, clearing away dirty dishes, wiping off tables, and restocking the buffet area.
• Maintain the work area, including counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration equipment, in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Work with all employees as a team to ensure smooth operation of food production.
• Facilitate shift changes and relay any pertinent information to supervisor and/or next shift employees.
• Greet guests and ensure guests are satisfied.
• Perform daily and weekly inventory control.
• Other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

Supervisory Duties

None

Behavioral Focus

• Integrity
• Performance
• Team Spirit
• Growth
• Delivering Extraordinary Guest Experiences
• Engaging in Communities

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Skills

• High school graduate level mathematical aptitude.
• Knowledge of ordering procedures and safe food handling processes.
• Knowledgeable of basic customer service skills.
• Competent in oral and written English.

Physical Demands

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 - 40 lbs.
• Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 - 100 lbs.
• Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. using both hands at 20 - 40 lbs.
• Manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• Bending/kneeling.
• Mobility: Maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests.
• Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled.
• Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• No driving required.
• Ability to read use records and all special requests.
• Able to perform multiple tasks at one time, follow verbal and written instruction, and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Environment

• Physically strenuous prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift.
• In 95% indoor environment.
• Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.