Dining Hall Host - Full Time

Description

Responsible to provide an uplifting, distraction-free, and Christ-centered camp experience by getting meals out on time and up to the standard that is expected, completing the clean-up from a meal and prepping for the next day’s meals and/or responsible for the operations of the Dining Room; ensuring that the needs of the guests are being met in a gracious and hospitable manner in accordance with the Food Service Manager’s expectations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· The employee must accept the lodging from PCCC as a condition of employment to carry out responsibilities of the fire evacuation plan. The employee would not be able perform this service without the lodging. 

· Must take part in the fire evacuation plan for the area that they are assigned. 

· Required to get meals out on time and at the expectation of the Food Service Manager’s quality standard

· Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and storeroom (work clean)

· Notify Food Service Manager of needed repairs or safety issues.

· Maintain an inventory of needed supplies; notifying the Food Service Manager of any items that needs to be ordered.

· Complete dishes from any given meal in a timely manner.

· Read next day’s menu to make pulls and prep what needs to be done.

· Maintains food expectations and preparation at all times.

· Ensures that guests needs are met at all times.

· Organize seating for groups and ensures that tables are appropriately set.

· Coordinate with the Food Service Manager on staggering meal times.

· Maintain food on buffet tables during meal times and is also responsible for the up keep and cleaning of the buffet tables.

· Welcome the groups at the door and announces cleanup procedures to the groups.

· Visit with guest while going through the buffet line to ensure guest needs are being meet.

· Coordinate with Food Service Manager on weekly clean ups to ensure they are completed.

· Assist Food Service Manager in gathering positive or negative guest feedback.

· Wash dishes if needed.

· Keep regular, timely attendance while maintaining a clean, safe and unobstructed workplace*

* These duties are not exhaustive; with consideration of the job requirements and employee’s skills, this job description may be amended at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor

Requirements

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, exercising personal faith through consistent daily living in accordance to God’s Word
• Understands the mission of Palomar Christian Conference Center and is in agreement with its Statement of Faith, and submits all other goals and desires to that main goal
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses interpersonal skills such as are required to maintain positive relations with both staff and guests
• Possesses excellent customer service skills and presents a professional appearance and demeanor
• Possesses strong attention to detail and organization while managing multiple priorities
• Is teachable in managerial and interpersonal skills, is self-directed,      flexible, creative and a good communicator.
• Enjoys and relates well with others, exhibits patience and a strong Christian witness.
• Must obtain a food handler’s certificate.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, use hands to, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. 

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE

• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required by their immediate supervisor to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.