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Adirondack Railroad
Onboard Services Attendant
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What they do
A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.
$33,373 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. Adirondack Railroad Onboard services attendant Seasonal, hourly position Attendants will serve meals and beverages to passengers on moving trains, assuring a pleasant experience with a polite, professional, and courteous manner. Attendants are responsible for assisting passengers to assigned seating, providing menu information, taking accurate food and beverage orders, assuring the cleanliness and neatness of the car, collecting payments as appropriate and adhering to all relevant State and Federal regulations and railroad safety rules. The position reports to the Manager of Passenger Services The Attendant duties:
- Prep train for service (stocking, food prep, and other duties as assigned)
- Prepare tables by setting up linens, eating utensils, and glasses, ensuring cleanliness
- Greet and escort passengers to their tables
- Present menu information and respond when asked about portions, ingredients
- Inquire about potential food allergies
- Take accurate food and beverage orders, using order slips
- Ensure passengers meet age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Serve food and drink orders
- Periodically check to see that passengers are enjoying the meal
- Remove dirty plates, glasses, and eating utensils at end of the meal, carry to kitchen for cleaning
- Deliver checks and collect bill payments, providing funds and payment information to the Director at the end of the trip
- Follow all relevant health department regulations and railroad safety rules
- Always provide courteous and pleasant service.
- Clean car (mopping, vacumming, cleaning windows, tables and restrooms).
- Provide needed service at Station/Depot Events.
LOCATION
Utica, Remsen, & Holland PatentREQUIREMENTS
This is a seasonal, part-time, hourly-paid position, with work assignments on moving trains that vary with train schedules, often in the evening and on weekends. On occasion, as may be required by special events, additional hours will be required. The job requires frequent interaction with the traveling public.- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid NYS driver's license
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English, other languages are an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of computerized point of sale systems, simple math proficiency