Job Details
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Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, the Buffet Attendant sets up and maintains buffet and hors d'oeuvres functions to the standards set by the Chef.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Sets up, breaks down, and cleans all equipment for buffet functions.
- Maintains proper food temperatures for all food products of buffets, hors d'oeuvres, and hot boxes.
- Maintains buffets so they look bountiful and attractive; maintains level of plates and silverware.
- Serves soup to guests as they pass through buffet.
- Returns food to kitchen for proper storage.
- Cleans buffet tables and polishes equipment.
- Maintains communication with Kitchen to ensure adequate backup of food.
- Maintains a high level of sanitation and safety in all Kitchen areas.
- Reports any problems encountered during shift to Supervisor.
- Sets up and stores table displays.
- Assists the Dishwasher when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- High school diploma and one year related experience in the hospitality industry or restaurant environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service skills.
- Knowledge of fine dining etiquette.
- Knowledge of menu items and ingredients.
- Ability to make creative presentation of food items.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Physical Requirements: Heavy work. Stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, and hearing. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur both inside and outside.
Additional Job Description
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Time Type Requirement: Part time
Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.