Food Services Lead

6 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Conestoga Students Incorporated Full time

**Location**: Conestoga College - Doon Campus (The Venue restaurant)

**Reports to**:Food Services Supervisor

**Time Requirement**: 35 hours per week

**Hourly Rate**:$20.50

Conestoga Students Incorporated (“CSI”) was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

Conestoga Student Services Incorporated (“CSSI”), in close collaboration with CSI, provides the students of Conestoga College with a variety of services related to food, hospitality, and wellness.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Food Services Lead is responsible for ensuring a positive and informed experience for guests while selling and serving food and beverages at The Venue Restaurant & Bar. In the course of this work, the Food Services Lead will be required to use a cash register, dishwasher, and other bar equipment, use hot cooktops, sharp tools, and other cooking equipment. Occasionally, restocking and storing inventory will also be necessary.

In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Food Services Supervisor. It is also important that the Food Services Lead works extremely closely with the Food Services Supervisor to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall operations of The Venue Restaurant & Bar. In all activities, it is crucial that the Food Services Lead recognize that service to students and guests is a top priority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General
- Prepare and cook food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering events in accordance with the provided specifications/recipes
- Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages responsibly to guests by first ensuring that they have proper identification and have **not exceeded** the in-house drink limit
- Operate cash register to accept various types of tender from guests, provide proper change to guests, balance cash drawer and receipts, and document discrepancies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the products and pricing of the Venue’s beverages
- Count and handle cash with accuracy
- Count till before every shift to ensure it contains the correct starting float amount
- Complete opening and closing procedures for the bar, including financial reconciliations, inventory checks, and bartender checklist
- Track inventory and restock food/drink items as needed to ensure demand is met and waste is minimized
- Operate cooktops and other kitchen equipment
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment to ensure the health & safety of guests and coworkers at all times; clean and sanitize all work areas and frequently touched surfaces before and after every use, including (but not limited to): food preparation areas, cooking equipment, storage areas, floors, service areas
- Manage time and priorities to ensure all food orders are completed on time
- Work as a team with fellow Food Services staff

Other General Duties
- Work in accordance with corporate by-laws, policies and procedures, particularly to the CSSI Mission Statement
- Practice professionalism and impartiality when handling sensitive personal information
- Maintain confidentiality for business practices
- Strict adherence to Health & Safety laws, policies, and procedures
- Adhere to CSSI’s work attire standards
- Work in an organized manner where detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical
- Attend meetings and committees when required
- Work with members of the College to build strong relationships between CSSI and Conestoga College
- Mandatory attendance at monthly staff meetings and CSSI-related training days
- Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

This position may spend long periods of time standing and walking. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 50lbs may also be required from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

This position performs work primarily in an enclosed food preparation area and is faced with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Work is also required with and near hazardous kitchen equipment, including (but not limited to) a cooking range and sharp objects. Some work may be required after regular hours and on weekends.

Sensory Demands

This position may require long periods of work in a warm and busy environment.

Mental Demands

This position is expected to maintain a consistent sense of urgency while completing multiple competing priorities within short timeframes, which can cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be available to work up to 35 hours per week on days, evenings, and weekends as required
- Must have and show proof of Smart Serve Certification
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Deep understanding of bes

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