Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Serve food and beverages
• Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, travellers cheques or room billings
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• Provide customer service
• Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff
• Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Organized