Waitress/Waiter
Position #:
Grade: GS05
Salary: $15.5793/hr. plus tips
Requisition: 47014
Location: Mt. Magazine State Park Paris AR
Closing date: 5/14/2025
This position is a firstline greeter in the 125seat Mt. Magazine Lodge Restaurant. Duties include greeting customers setting up tables taking food orders waiting on guests serving food and cleaning tables. Additional duties include operating a cash register as well as setup and wait service for banquets and conferences. This position has regular contact with food service personnel and the general public so excellent public relations skills are required. Applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays. Will be paid an hourly rate plus tips. A criminal background check is required.
Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays annual and sick leave health insurance and retirement pension.
Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The ability to read and write; plus one year of experience in a fullservice restaurant. Other jobrelated education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements except for certification or licensure requirements upon approval of the qualifications review committee.
We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.
Applications accepted online only: Arkansas Department of Parks Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansass natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the states economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information
Class Code: S090C
Grade: GS01
FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT
Salary Range: $32405.00 $51686.00
Summary
The Waitress/Waiter is responsible for serving customers cleaning food preparation and service areas and stocking serving areas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Greets customers explains menu items and daily specials and takes food and beverage orders. Serves food and beverages clears dishes from table and totals and presents bill to customer. Collects money and makes change as needed. Cleans kitchen storage and dining areas according to instructions which may include wiping surfaces sweeping vacuuming and mopping. Prepares serving areas by replenishing table items and condiments arranging and restocking salad dessert or buffet items and making tea and coffee. Washes and irons uniforms aprons kitchen towels and table linens. Dates and rotates food items in serving and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Assists in training new personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Regular early or late shift assignments may be required. Frequent lifting may be required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility. Ability to read and write. Ability to communicate. Ability to serve food.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to read and write; plus three months of experience in a fullservice restaurant. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.