LINE SERVER (FULL TIME) - NOW HIRING

• We have an opening for a Full Time LINE SERVER.
• Location: 351 Townes Street, Danville, VA, 24541. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Sunday through Friday AM or PM.
• Requirement: Experience preferred.

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Bon Appétit Management Company believes we can change the world through food. A pioneer in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, we cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. Our teams at corporations, universities, and museums all across the US have the freedom to create menus tuned to their guests, mixing regional comfort foods and global cuisine. We are committed to nurturing our staff's talents, staying ahead of dining trends, and making a difference in the food system. Join us in our mission of "food service for a sustainable future."

Full time associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits

POSITION SUMMARY:

A line server for Bon Appétit is a fundamental position in the company, who is primarily responsible for serving food to the customers.  The server is typically responsible for serving customers at a particular station, and maintaining the line during service. The associate that works in this position must all follow Bon Appétit’s commitments to sustainability and proper health and safety guidelines. 

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.

• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

MAJOR DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

• Setup service lines in time for pre-meal and service.

• Serve customers and maintain service line during service.

• Transfer foods from warmer to service line as needed.

• Notify cooks when menu items need to be replenished.

• Maintain deli and salad bar during service.

• Maintain cleanliness on customer side of line during service.

• Put out display items prior to service and put away display items at end of service.

• Assist with sweeping and mopping of floor in service area at end of shift.

• Wash, peel, cut, and seed vegetables and fruits; weighs and measures designated ingredients.

• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, dish area, and refrigerator.

• Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.

• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils; distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.

• Utilizes approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

• Interacts with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards, and inventory and cash control procedures.

• Assures compliance with all HACCP food safety requirements.

• Sets up station or section in time for service.

• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner; resolves customer concerns

• Follows all food production, and presentation standards in Great Expectations

Note:  Job duties are subject to change as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong passion and motivation to create great food that follows the Bon Appetit Sustainability commitments

• General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures.

• At least 1 year working in a high volume restaurant kitchen, or similar working experience.

• Understanding of typical culinary units of measure.

• Ability to work safely with large volume culinary equipment including but not limited to slicer, large quantity mixer, robo coupe, and convection ovens.

• Ability to follow all Bon Appétit Health & safety standards.

• Posses the ability to meet Bon Appétit unit specific uniform standards for this position.

• Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Bon Appétit guidelines.

• Wear a cut resistant glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• ServSafe certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.

• Walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to comprehend and speak simple sentences in English to perform essential functions of the job.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos written in English.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

ACHIEVING LEADERSHIP IN THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY:

Bon Appétit is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V.

AUTHORITY:

This position does not directly supervise anyone but is responsible for working in a team and completing task in a group setting.

Summary: Responsible for the final preparation of all food items served in food-service area in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures. May be directed by the kitchen supervisor, relief manager or team leader to ensure that quality service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides quality customer service by providing one-on-one attention to detail.
• Participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control.
• Cleans work area and equipment used in food preparation and service.
• Follows all safety and sanitation procedures. Delivers food items to and from main kitchen.
• Promotes clean, safe and neat environment for residents, self and staff.
• Cooperates with staff of other departments in performing job duties.
• Contributes to the team; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow employees and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.