Cafeteria Attendant - Atlanta Police and Fire Academy

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Proof of the Pudding (POP) is the food service provider for the Atlanta Police and Fire Academy. POP is seeking Cafeteria Attendants to assist in actions stations, be a front of house presence for the clients, assist with clean up and service flips, and help the general manager in daily duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the preparation of food & beverage areas including handling a smoothie station, action station, restocking coffee station & snack stations.
• Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.
• Cleaning guest areas, bussing tables, wiping surfaces.
• Assisting with clean up of dishes, organizing prep area, and other tasks provided by the area manager.
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in food & beverage or hospitality is preferred

Specialized Qualifications:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Renowned time management and organization skills
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs
• The ability to work alone and as a team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly

Work Environment

This position will report to and work from the Atlanta Police and Fire Academy. This position will require standing, lifting, and moving product, equipment, and food items. Food Service will consist of a hospitable and social atmosphere with food, beverage, and A+ customer service.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving through a kitchen and food service area
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 30 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• Starting rates are between $14-$16/hr
• Benefits include daily meals per shift

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.