| University of Georgia | Finance & Administration | HR
| HOST/HOSTESS |
Job
Family: Food Services
Job Code: 01207 Pay Grade: 029 FLSA: NE |
SUMMARY This is work as host/hostess and cashier in an institutional
dining room. Work usually involves performance of host/hostess duties
and responsibility for supervising the display and serving of foods. General
supervision is received from an administrative superior, but employee
works with some independence in carrying out normal activities. |
| DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as host/hostess and cashier; seats dining room patrons. Instructs new employees in work routines, assigns work areas; checks
attendance and reports employees' time. Operates a cash register; keeps records and turns in cash receipts. Supervises and participates in setting tables, cleaning and polishing
silverware, and cleaning and maintaining dining room equipment and premises. Performs related work as required. |
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from a standard high school; and some experience in an institutional or commercial food service establishment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
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| KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of food service. Some knowledge of health hazards in food service and the necessary precautionary
measures. Ability to control and manage routine food serving operations. Ability to instruct, supervise, and coordinate the work of subordinates. Ability to keep simple records of employees' attendance and cash receipts. Ability to establish and maintain congenial relationships with the dining
room patrons. |
| Revised:
01/01/05
This description is intended to be generic in nature, and is not intended
to determine all of the specific duties and responsibilities of any
particular position. |