Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Meijer Gardens is ranked among the 100 most visited art institutions in the world. The organization embraces the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture & sculpture. Meijer Gardens' commitment is to create a legacy of lifelong learning, enjoyment, and a rich cultural experience for generations to come. 

 

Department: Culinary Arts & Events                                   

Supervisor: Culinary Arts Operations Manager                                                

Pay Type: Part-time <25hrs/wk, Hourly, Non-Exempt

 

Position Summary: Responsible for setting up, stocking, serving and dismantling catering and/or beverage services for Meijer Gardens' Culinary Arts & Events department. Required to work independently as well as with effective direction and support for other staff members, volunteers, and vendors.

Essential Functions

• Provide guest centric service for culinary arts related events
  • Follow work assignments/ instructions provided by supervisor
  • Read and follow instructions for all food and beverage event set ups
  • Serve guests according to floor service layout and organization’s guiding principles
  • Clear dining areas and check on guests’ experience
  • Assist with Amphitheater concessions services
• Coordinate and document beverage inventory use and accounting information in connection with beverage service
  • Maintain beginning and ending inventory sheets for beverage service
  • Secure cash for registers and count tills prior to starting service
  • Operate cash registers and record sales
  • Balance registers at close of each event
  • Rotate inventory and stock supplies
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and general organization of facilities and equipment
  • Maintain clean work areas, equipment and service locations
  • Wash china, glassware, flatware and other equipment related to assigned events
  • At conclusion of each event, put away equipment and products used in proper locations
• Contribute to a positive team approach by working collaboratively with both front and back of house

• Embrace Meijer Gardens’ mission to promote the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.
• Embrace the organization’s non-profit status and commitment to serving and treating the public with dignity and working with a broad and diverse group of employees, volunteers, members, and guests in a respectful and professional manner.

Working Conditions: Very customer service-oriented work, requiring multitasking in a hands-on manner i.e., floor coverage and multiple forms of communications. Basic mobility is expected in offices, grounds, and exhibition areas. Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information accurately with others. Ability to move up to 40 pounds regularly. Occasionally required to work in outdoor weather conditions.