Bar and Grill Attendant - Flexible Schedule / Golf Privileges

Golf privileges and food discounts!

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves, 145 miles of trails, 47 miles of rivers and streams, and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.

The District's mission is, "to acquire and hold lands containing forests, prairies, wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of its citizens.

Job Summary

This position supports the food and beverage operations at District golf courses by performing a variety of customer service tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food items such as hot dogs, sandwiches, and snacks to guests.
• Follow BASSET guidelines for checking Identification and stopping service to individuals that appear intoxicated.
• Maintain a safe, clean, sanitary, and organized workstation including equipment, tables, shelves, and floors. Ensure that workstations are adequately stocked with food items and supplies and that equipment is in working order.
• Set up and break down the bar workstation, including slicing fruits for cocktails.
• Operate a Point-of-Sale system to process customer payments.
• Operate a coffee maker and prepare sandwiches using a turbo-chef oven.
• Assist service and bar staff in serving duties in all areas of the restaurant.
• Assist service and bus staff in cleaning and sanitizing tables and countertops in the dining area.
• Perform setup, tear down, and restocking duties for special events.
• Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District's safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• 6 months of experience as a bartender in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Must have and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or obtain upon hire (training provided).
• Must have and maintain Illinois Food Handler Training and Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must have and maintain Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong customer service skills and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant sanitation standards and food safety procedures.
• Basic knife skills.

Schedule: Position starts on or after March 6th. Variable schedule during the golf season based on business needs, may include weekdays and/or weekends. Shifts may be any time between 7 AM and sunset.

Pay: $8.40 per hour, plus tips.

Benefits: Restaurant discounts, pro-shop discounts, and golf privileges!!

Work Environment: Requires working indoors and outdoors, including in walk-in coolers and freezers. Exposure to all weather conditions, heating appliances, and sharp objects including knives.

Location: Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale, IL.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.