WAITRESS/WAITER

Date: Nov 4, 2024

Req ID: 44695

Location:

Mena, AR, US, 71953

Category: DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM

Anticipated Starting Salary: $11.00/hour plus tips, limited to 1800 hours per y

Waitress/Waiter [Part Time]

Position #: 22091951, 22091779 & 22091754

Salary: $11.00 per hour plus tips

Grade: GS01

Req: 44695

Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR

Closing date: 11/22/2024

3 Positions Available

The Waitress/Waiter is responsible for serving customers, cleaning, food preparation and cleaning and stocking service areas.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The ability to read and write plus one year of experience in a full-service restaurant. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Please apply online: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Class Code: S090C

Grade: GS01

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Waitress/Waiter is responsible for serving customers, cleaning food preparation and service areas, and stocking serving areas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Greets customers, explains menu items and daily specials, and takes food and beverage orders. Serves food and beverages, clears dishes from table, and totals and presents bill to customer. Collects money and makes change as needed. Cleans kitchen, storage, and dining areas according to instructions, which may include wiping surfaces, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping. Prepares serving areas by replenishing table items and condiments, arranging and restocking salad, dessert, or buffet items, and making tea and coffee. Washes and irons uniforms, aprons, kitchen towels, and table linens. Dates and rotates food items in serving and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Assists in training new personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Regular early or late shift assignments may be required. Frequent lifting may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility. Ability to read and write. Ability to communicate. Ability to serve food.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to read and write; plus three months of experience in a full-service restaurant. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.