Café Service - Grand Rapids, United States - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Verified Company

Grand Rapids, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Meijer Gardens is ranked among the 100 most visited art institutions in the world. The organization embraces the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture & sculpture. Meijer Gardens' commitment is to create a legacy of lifelong learning, enjoyment, and a rich cultural experience for generations to come.

Department:
Café

Supervisor:
Café Manager

Pay Type:
Hourly, Non-exempt, Part-time 25-29 hrs

Position Summary:
A support position for the Balk Café. Responsible for assisting with sales, food production,

floor support and customer service through use of the organization's Guiding Principles. Required to work

independently as well as with effective direction and support for other staff members, volunteers, and

vendors.

Essential Functions

Follow operating procedures established by Chef and Café Manager
Open and close café dining room
Greet guests and prepare food orders quickly and efficiently per recipes
Maintain portion controls and quality standards
Rotate inventory, monitor product expiration, and stock supplies
Operate cash register and balance tills and paperwork
Clear dining room and check on guests' experience, addressing any needs, and offering help
Maintain Health Department Standards
Maintain clean work areas, equipment, and dining room per established standard operating procedures.
Create daily signage for café menu
Contribute to a positive team approach by supporting both front of the house service team and back of the house culinary team
Assist Cafe Manager and Service Lead with organizational communications and update Communications Board in their absence.
Assist Cafe Manager and Service Lead with daily station assignments and execute this task in their absence.
Assist in training new hires using established training procedures.
Coordinate and prepare tour group meals
Assist with maintaining thorough communications within the department
Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Education and / or Qualifications preferred:

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Experience: Culinary experience preferred.

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Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:

Working knowledge of the food service industry with strong customer service abilities.
Serv Safe Certification is desired but not required.

Organizational Expectations

Embrace Meijer Gardens' mission to promote the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.
Embrace the organization's nonprofit status and commitment to serving and treating the public with dignity and working with a broad and diverse group of employees, volunteers, members, and guests in a respectful and professional manner.

Working Conditions:
Able to work a mixed schedule including weekdays, weekends, occasional nights, and holidays. Basic mobility expected, ability to observe details at close range and communicate information accurately with others. Engage in occasional object manipulation with or without assistance, and efficiently navigate the workspace to access essential resources. Ability to regularly move up to 20 pounds. Occasionally, may be required to work outdoors under inclement weather conditions.