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Restaurant associate job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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A restaurant associate is responsible for the daily tasks of a restaurant. Their duties include everything from food storage and inventory maintenance to staff recruitment and training and policy enforcement.

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Restaurant associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in restaurant associate job postings.
Sample restaurant associate requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of restaurant experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Proficiency with POS systems
Sample required restaurant associate soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to customer service

Restaurant associate job description example 1

Erickson Senior Living restaurant associate job description

Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community located in the heart of Fairfax County in Springfield, Virginia. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.

Greenspring is looking for everyday heroes who want to make a real impact in the lives of seniors. In addition to a rewarding career, no late nights (typically out by 7:30-8:00pm), you'll enjoy an industry-leading total rewards package that includes a competitive salary, an impressive package of health and dental benefits, paid time off and volunteer hours, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with employer contribution, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and much more!
Compensation: Up to $17 per hour
$1000.00 Sign On Bonus
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO

Ours servers are responsible for serving residents and guest meals in a friendly, service-oriented manner. The server records and inputs into the POS system beverage and food orders delivers and serves food, ensures exceptional guest service.

How you will make an Impact:
Greet and welcome residents when they arrive at the restaurant.Ensures the flow of the restaurant by working with the seaters, enabling the servers and back of the house to work efficiently and effectively.Assist with preparation, stocking, serving, and post-meal clean-up.Ensure adequate nutritional intake for all residents Answer telephones professionally and follow up with requests.Maintains front of the house and kitchen sanitation.Assists in the training of the wait staff.

What we offer:
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices Quality of life - most of our restaurants' employees are out before 9 pm!State-of-the-art kitchens, top-of-the-line equipment.Discounted meals in our restaurants.Gated community with 24/7 security. A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

What you will need:
6 months experience in a food service environment preferred. Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English Language.Ability to safely lift or move up to 50 pounds.Flexible with schedule, available to work some weekends and holidays.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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Restaurant associate job description example 2

Wegmans Food Markets restaurant associate job description

Schedule: Part time
Availability: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Address: 10100 Reisterstown Rd
Pay: $15 - $15.50 / hour
Job Posting: 10/15/2022
Job Posting End: 10/19/2022

At Wegmans, our commitment to customers is simple: Every Day You Get Our Best. Customers tell us they choose Wegmans for the helpful people in our stores, help with delicious meals and the freshest ingredients possible. As a member of our Restaurant Foods Team, you can work in any of the following departments: Pizza, Sub Shop, Coffee, Sushi, Fresh Salads, Asian Foods and more! If you love working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, have a passion for food, enjoy being part of an energetic team and would love the opportunity to make a difference in a customer’s shopping experience, Wegmans is the place for you!

What will I do?

  • Provide incredible customer service and address the needs of customers in a timely & effective manner
  • Cut, prepare & serve a variety of hot & cold foods to customers
  • Help to maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for food preparation, storing, rotating, stocking and merchandising product

At Wegmans, we believe that if we take care of our people, they’ll take care of our customers . That’s why, as part of the Wegmans family, you’ll have a package of benefits that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

  • Flexibility in scheduling—work-life balance
  • Employee discounts
  • Premium pay on Sundays and holidays

Comprehensive benefits*

  • Quality affordable healthcare coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage (Available to Full-time only)
  • Pre-tax spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Wegmans retirement profit sharing plan
  • Scholarship Program

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.

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Restaurant associate job description example 3

Baystate Health restaurant associate job description

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE- Up to $2,000!

**Summary:**

The Restaurant Associate will complete preparation and serving of food items in a retail restaurant setting. The Restaurant Associate is required to have outstanding customer service skills as it is their responsibility to service the customers of the restaurant while ensuring repeat business. The Restaurant Associate must have the ability to work well on a team as well as be a self-start and work independently.

**Job Responsibilities:**

**1)** Serving customers at various stations such as Deli, Steam/Sautee Station, Salads, Grill, Coffee Station, Prep and Cashiering.

**2)** Preparation of food items such as; slicing, dicing and mixing of various food items. Utilizing industrial equipment such as; meat slicer, buffalo mixer, food processors and knives of all sizes and shapes.

**3)** Demonstrates flexibility in being assigned to different positions and stations with in the department.

**4)** Labels all food product properly according to departmental policy and procedures.

**5)** Maintains neat and clean uniform and adheres to hair and facial hair restraints according to departmental and the health department standards. Adheres to proper hand washing policy.

**6)** Promotes good rapport with customers.

**7)** Demonstrates operational needs of the department and displays team work in assisting their peers.

**8)** In the absence of the Dishroom Attendants, assist in the ware washing of pots and pans, serving trays, utensils and maintaining trash receptacles around the restaurant.

**Required Work Experience:**

**1)** 3 years experience

**Preferred Work Experience:**

**1)** 5 years

**2)** Culinary skills preferred

**3)** Cash handling experience preferred

**4)** Problem solving skills are preferred

**Skills and Competencies:**

**1)** 5 years

**2)** Culinary skills preferred

**3)** Cash handling experience preferred

**4)** Problem solving skills are preferred

**You Belong At Baystate**

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

**Education:**

GED or HiSET (Required)

**Certifications:**

ServSave Food Handlers Certified - ServSafe National Restaurant Association

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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