JOB DESCRIPTION:
The essential functions of the various crew member positions within the restaurant are attached. In most cases, it is desirable for a crew member to be cross-trained in at least three service positions.
Each position does not exist in every restaurant and sales volume dictates which positions will be used and for how long on each shift. Immediately before and after peak volume periods and during all “slow periods,” it is customary for crew members to “bump and slide” in positions that do not compromise food safety. This process simply means that during certain periods, a crew member will work several positions within a short period of time while adhering to food safety standards.
Delivering quality food orders within specified service time goals is fundamental to the nature of Wendy’s business. Each employee must be able to execute his/her position with a speed sufficient to contribute to the overall goals and objectives as defined by Service Excellence.
RUNNER/LINE COORDINATOR
These positions are responsible for seeing that all orders, whether for the Dining Room or Pick Up Window (PUW), are assembled correctly within the stated time goals for the specific restaurant.
On the front service line, the line coordinator/runner must be able to:
1. Assist the register operator with filling orders.
2. Must know proper serving & bagging procedures and be able to bag all “to go” orders.
3. Thank each customer as they receive their completed order.
At the PUW line, the runner/line coordinator must be able to perform all the tasks listed above, as well as:
1. Make sure each bagged order is complete, with the receipt placed in the bag after the order is completed.
2. Keep bagged orders separated at the window to prevent the wrong order from going out the window.
3. Must be able to reach the condiment stand which is 4 ft. from the floor and at a depth of 3 ft.
ORDER TAKER/DINING ROOM
Customer courtesy is a must with the order taker/dining room person. This person is around the dining room customers during their entire visit. The first responsibility of the order taker/ dining room position is taking the orders of customers when four or more customers are in line.
The order taker responsibilities include such things as:
1. Greeting customer(s).
2. Accurately filling out the customer(s) check.
3. Suggesting additional items for customer(s) meal.
4. Thanking customer(s).
The second responsibility of the order taker/dining room person is to assist any customer(s) requiring any type of special assistance (i.e. moving a table, carrying customer’s tray to their table, and helping set-up high chairs).
This person is responsible for properly cleaning trays and returning them to the service line. Trays are to be carried in stacks of 12-15 that have a weight of 5-10 lbs.
The dining room responsibilities include such things as:
1. Cleaning tables and chairs after each use.
2. Using the hand held carpet sweeper as needed.
3. Realigning tables and chairs as necessary.
4. Spot cleaning all glass windows and doors.
5. Maintaining the cleanliness of the restrooms.
The condiment stand is also maintained by the order taker/dining room person. If the ketchup pump becomes empty, the dining room person must take it to the back room to be replenished. Additional stock for the condiment stand must also be taken from the back room to the condiment stand by the order taker/dining room person.
GRILL
Must be able to press meat to the correct size specification. This person is also responsible for a visual check of all cooked products on the grill to see that proper quality standards are maintained.
Must be able to turn and press meat patties on a grill surface that is 3 ft. off the floor. The grill with attached grill board on the front, reaches a depth of up to 4 ft. and the operator must be able to reach the back.
In Image restaurants, must be able to serve meat to either service line when both grills are not in operation, which is the situation 80 to 90% of the time.
The grill operator may cook grilled chicken and may hand a wrapped baked potato to the sandwich maker.
Must be able to water clean the grill surface and maintain overall cleanliness of the area.
Must be able to determine the customer’s order from a video monitor at each service line, or in some cases from a speaker system (headset).
FRIES/NUGGETS
Must be able to determine the customer’s order from a video monitor at each service line, or in some cases from a speaker system (headset).
Portions and serves fries and nuggets to both service lines.
Goes to the walk-in freezer periodically during each shift to get fries/nuggets.
Must be able to cook fries, then using both hands, pick up the fry basket out of the shortening, hold it stationary for 5 seconds to allow the fries to drain and then empty them into the fry bin.
SANDWICHES
Must be able to determine the customer’s order from a video monitor, or in some cases from a speaker system (headset) at Pick Up Window (PUW).
Must wear disposable vinyl gloves while working in sandwich position.
Retrieves buns from bun warmer located over the sandwich station at a height of approximately 59-66 inches.
Must be able to reach the back of the sandwich station, with the sandwich board on the front, reaches a depth of up to 4 ft.
Retrieves condiment pans from underneath the station in order to replenish the station throughout the shift.
At the sandwich station, must also prepare baked potatoes to order.
DRINKS
The drink person must be able to receive the customer’s order from either the video monitor or from a speaker system (headset).
Must portion and serve cold drinks. Must prepare and serve all hot beverages. Additionally, the drink person must also portion and serve Chili and Frosties.
It is necessary for this person to replenish the ice in the ice bin several times during a shift. A bucket of ice weighs approximately 15 lbs., and must be carried from the ice machine in the back room of the store to the service line ice bins.
REGISTER
Responsible for greeting the customer, taking their order and keying it into the register. If the restaurant uses a speaker system, the order must be relayed over the speaker to enable the crew to process the order.
If the restaurant is using order takers, the register operator must be able to transact the order from the customer check.
The register operator must complete the cash transaction with the customer.
During non-rush, the register operator must perform other duties. The register operator may prepare drinks for the order, and in many cases must assist with “Bagging” the order, if for carryout.
In Central Grill (CG), Open Grill (OG), E2000 or Retro-fitted stores, the register operator may perform Drinks and Bagging duties during a rush period as well.
If the register operator is assigned to the Pick Up Window, must be able to make all of the above transactions through the window with the customer in the car. The reach to the car is normally 3-4 ft. from the window.
At the Pick Up Window, the register operator must be able to carry on a two-way conversation with the customer using a headset system.
OPENING RESPONSIBILITIES
Must get case of lettuce (weight up to 50 lbs. and in a box approximately 3 ft. long and 2 ft. wide) from the walk-in cooler, place on utility cart and move to prep area.
In lettuce preparation, safe operation of “Silver King Kutlett” (used to chop lettuce) requires two hands.
Return sandwich lettuce, in 22 quart buckets filled with water, to the walk-in cooler (requires lifting).
To safely slice tomatoes, slicer locks onto the prep table. Operation requires two hands.
May use a serrated knife to prepare various sandwich toppings and salad products.
If raw bacon product is used, a person must be able to reach to the back of the grill which is 3 ft. from the floor and reaches a depth of 3-4 ft.
Wash windows inside, then out alternating every other day. Must be able to move freely through landscaped areas and over curbs. Some locations may also require the use of a stepladder.
Pull products from freezer and/or walk-in cooler, may include chili, meat, fries, and chicken products. Requires ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 36 lbs.
Must be able to clean and sanitize dirty dishes and place them in an appropriate place on shelves. To reach higher shelves, a person may need to stand on a step stool.
Trash must be emptied by an opener. This requires taking each of the 50 gallon containers from inside the store using a two-wheeled cart to the dumpster and emptying the containers. Requires lifting.
Must be able to operate a can opener and onion slicer. Operation requires two hands.
PRE-CLOSE RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning the chili stove surface, trough and surrounding areas. Must be able to reach the back of the stove which is at a depth of 4 ft. Cleaning surrounding areas include cleaning stainless steel wall protectors which are approximately 5-7 ft. from the floor.
Filtering Fryers, French Fryers and Chicken Fryer. For safety reasons, this procedure requires good mobility and use of both hands.
