FSW: Server, FSW: Barista #25-044b at Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)

The Naval Academy Club and 1845 Coffee are great restaurants to learn and grow while working with a fun and professional team! You will be provided the opportunity for cross training to gain new skills and experiences.

Flexible scheduling is available, with 6-8 hour shifts in Mornings and/or Evenings, Monday – Friday. Occasional Weekends and holidays in support of special events

The purpose of this position is to provide both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering atmosphere as a Food Service Worker. This position is located at The Naval Academy Club and 1845 Coffee, and also at satellite locations as needed.

Performs tasks with several steps such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as: fresh fruit, tossed green, and lettuce wedges. Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in containers or glasses in prescribed quantities. 

Prepares and makes sandwiches, and other items that are on the restaurant menu. Packs box lunches and assists with preparation and execution of catering events. 

Prepares and makes coffee and tea beverages, stocks merchandise, pastries, and grab and go items. Washing dishes, pots, pans, glasses, and silverware. Operates dishwasher. Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness. May unload food from delivery trucks and place in correct location. May move heavy garbage cans and place trash in proper receptacles. Ability to clean any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room. Ability to fill out proper paperwork needed for cash register and accountability.

Serves food to diners in a professional, sanitary, service oriented and friendly manner. Every interaction with customers will emphasize a positive customer service experience in every dining visit from point of entry until leaving the restaurant.

 Follows NABSD established policy for cash handling to ensure proper accountability. Performs other related duties as required.

Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds occurs routinely, sometimes up to 50 pounds. Uses assistance from other coworkers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

1. Incumbent must possess a minimum of 6 months of customer service experience working in a food and/or beverage establishment. Experience as a barista, bartender, or server preferred.

2. Experience functioning in a fast-paced restaurant or catering environment, under short time constraints, and within established deadlines.

3. Experience in maintaining a clean, professional environment and delivering excellent customer service during high volume periods without compromising quality or service.

4. Experience stocking merchandise and consumables, including pastries, grab-and-go items, and disposables such as straws, lids, and napkins.