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Server
Job Description
Perkins in Brainerd is hiring for servers!
The server will:
The server will:
- Provide friendly and efficient service to guests according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards
- Perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by General Manager or Manager on Duty
- Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene
- Greets all guests in a courteous and respectable way
- Takes verbal drink and meal orders according to guest preference
- Serves high quality food and checks all orders to ensure they are complete, prepared as ordered, portioned correctly and attractive in appearance
- Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
- Maintains cleanliness of his/her stations and pantry
- Performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to rolling silverware, restocking condiment holders, cleaning work areas, etc
- Executes the service cycle and team responsibilities at all times
- Maintains sufficient knowledge of the menu to execute suggestive selling with all guests
- Writes guest check and/or operates POS equipment pursuant to company policies
- Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
- Communicates with managers and co-workers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc
- All other duties and tasks as assigned
- Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
- Must be able to work under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
- Must be able to communicate with guests
- Must lift and carry serving trays weighing up to 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
- Requires occasional reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
- Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
- Requires continual standing and walking
- Receives direction and training from the General Manager as to specific procedures and assignments
- Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training
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