Server

We are hiring a regular, full-time, Lead Server Assistant for our UPMC Headquarters Kitchen. If you are someone with full-service dining or catering experience, then this could be the perfect position for you!

This position primarily works between 6:30am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday. Off-shift hours may be scheduled as needed by the department.

The Lead Server Assistant provides professional level service to the department and event attendees. They are responsible for set-up, service and clean-up of all assigned meetings, functions and events. They have the ability to prioritize and appropriately handle all catering requests, in a professional, pleasant and congenial manner, and effectively communicate with their manager to assure that all requests are handled completely, accurately and timely.

If this sounds like a fit for you, apply online today!

Responsibilities:

• Effectively contribute excellence in service to the operations of the Business and Corporate Events team.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen,

  and observe all safety and sanitation procedures.

• Occasional lifting up to 25lbs required
• Long periods of standing required
• Effectively maintain a professional atmosphere with all levels of faculty, staff, peers and visitors.
• Demonstrates: personal responsibility to ensure 100% accuracy in every aspect of the job; a take charge attitude to ensure all assignments are executed completely and accurately; and responsibility in punctuality.
• Maintain neat and professional appearance by wearing a clean uniform at all times.
• At all times, act in a professional manner and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and with outside contacts to ensure all requests are handled expeditiously and accurately.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ensure delivery, set and clean-up of all catered activities on multiple floors throughout the building.
• Supervisor is informed of any problems that may arise in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Carries out job duties in a manner that is consistent with the service management vision of UPMC which includes the demonstration of appropriate behavior toward management, staff, peers and visitors.
• Meet and discuss with the manager the expectations of the kitchen operations; disseminate this information to all support staff and assure that events occur appropriately.
• Responsible for executing the set-up, service, and clean-up of all catered functions and requests with limited supervision.
• Ensure all equipment, linens, service ware, and glassware are clean and sanitized prior to use.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years' work experience in either event planning or catering/restaurant setting.
• Ability to work and exercise sound judgment when completing tasks.
• Good organizational and communication skills necessary.
• Good command of the English language, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Punctuality required.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25lbs required.
• Long periods of standing required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or similar processes
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34
  
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran