Lead Attendant

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology, Division of Campus Dining seeks a full-time Lead Attendant to work the Cafe at our Jericho location for our Long Island campus:

Principal Responsibilities: 

• • Preparing and setting up of breakfast items for service (pastries, cut fruit, oatmeal, hot food buffet)
  • Preparing and setting up of dinner items for service (salad bar, pizza, desserts, hot food buffet)
  • Must work between all cafés on campus as needed
  • Must work any special events on campus as required
• Customer Service:
  • Greet all customers upon entrance and thank customers for their business upon exiting
  • Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service
  • Respond to customer comments; report applicable comments to management
• Front of House Duties:
  • Replenish and clean service area during less busy periods and as needed
  • Set up components of the buffet/salad bar items
    • Ensure all fruits, vegetables, components are properly stocked and ready for service
    • Ensure all machines are operating properly. Communicate issues with equipment to supervisor swiftly
    • Understanding of all ingredients and how to produce all items on the station
    • Actively keep the station and machinery clean sanitized at all times. Follow proper storage, sanitation and closing procedures for the station at the end of each shift.
  • Along with the shift lead, using the ordering sheet to document any low inventories of items used by the attendants each day such as;
    • Overhead items- napkins, plates, utensils, straws, cups etc.
    • PC items- cream cheese, butter, sugars, sweeteners, condiments
    • Beverage station items – coffees, Juices, Soda syrups, CO2 tanks, creamers, dairy products
    • Any and all product Pertaining to your restocking duties
  • Serve as backup to the cooks if help is needed; set up and stock and serve food to students
• Maintenance and Cleaning:
  • Assist with daily cleaning duties in the dining location and seating areas including:
    • Clean equipment and work areas.
    • Operate dishwasher and/or scrubbing pots and pans.
    • Clean up lines at end of the meal shift.
    • Dispose of or store leftovers and clean tables from debris
  • Comply with Nassau County Sanitation Guideline requirements (HACCP) for appearance and hygiene at all times while engaging in handling food, drink, utensils or equipment.
• Time sheets must be filled out on the last day worked and submitted.
• Must complete the sanitation check list for daily, weekly and monthly cleaning.
• Must be able to work in other areas on campus as needed, such as DeSeversky Mansion, all campus cafes, kiosks, food trucks and any/all special events on or off campus.
• Must be able to work in other positions, such as utility, prep cook, server, as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation, sick or personal time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a 9 month full-time position. Estimated working months- September thru May.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: (High School or Equivalent), or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired 

Must have or be working toward Serve-Safe Certification, and follow the HACCP policies and procedures

Must have valid Nassau County Health Department certificate

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Excellent computer skills (outlook, Microsoft word, excel, basic computer knowledge)

Ability to perform basic mathematics including: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Advanced computer skills

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

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