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Staff Position Description - 9841

University of Missouri System

JOB DESCRIPTION

Global Title: Waiter/Waitress

Job Code: 9841

Nature and Level of Work

Seat, take food orders, deliver prepared food, and clean tables for customers in a non self-serve food service area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Seat customers, provide a menu, table service and water, etc.

  • Take food orders from customers and relay order to food production staff for preparation. Deliver prepared food to customer at table.

  • Total and present food bill to customer; receive or make changes in order for customer to pay for services.

  • Pick up dishes and clean tables after customer leaves and prepare the area for future customers.

  • Refill beverages and provide other items, in order to meet customer's requests.

  • May balance and count cash register or receipts in order to close register or restaurant.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Under direct supervision, receives verbal and written instructions from a designated supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

No supervision is exercised.

Qualifications

  • Ability to read and write English.

  • Three months experience as a waiter or waitress.

  • Possession of a Food Handlers' Certificate or must obtain the certification within one month of hire

Job responsibilities listed herein are a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical demands of the incumbents but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may additionally include other duties as assigned.