Business Car Porter/server at Topeka

Job Description

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximatelyten (10)days after the posting date.

Job Location:Topeka
Anticipated Start Date:2013-11-04
Number of Positions:1.0
Salary Range:30,000-37,000

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• The main responsibility of this position is guest and team member safety and satisfaction. This is accomplished through continual training, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Pre-Trip:
  • Load supplies onto the business cars (heavy lifting and outside work in various weather conditions ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold on uneven surfaces)
  • Distribute and store supplies (heavy lifting, bending, and carrying large items through narrow hallways)
• During Trips prior to receiving guest or after guest departure
  • Make beds
  • Clean rooms, dust throughout car, and clean windows
  • Scrub toilets, showers and sinks
  • Clean vestibules
  • Set up amenities in rooms
  • Set up guest gathering areas and dining areas
  • Polish silver and glassware
• During Trips with guest on-board (10-17 hour days)
  • Load luggage
  • Give safety briefings
  • Attend to guest needs throughout the day
  • Keep guest rooms and general areas clean
  • Serve guest during meals
  • Wash and store glassware, flatware, and china
  • Reset guest rooms and turn down beds
  • Restock supplies as needed
• Post Trip
  • Clean all cars and store items being left on cars
  • Load supplies onto the van for transport back to commissary
• During down time in Topeka
  • Take inventory
  • Prepare for future trips
  • Clean and organize commissary
  • Complete post trip paperwork and expense accounts
  • Attend assorted training to enhance skills

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Comfortable working with people, and able to speak in group situations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work indoors as well as outside in various weather conditions ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold on uneven surfaces
• Able to travel extensively (70% to 80%) with many trips lasting 10+ days; teams live and work on the Business Cars.
• Trips average 10 days away from home with 3 to 5 days off between trips.
• Able to work long work days- 10-17 hours at times when on duty

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Fine Dining & Concierge Service
• Experience in Hospitality industry
• A working knowledge of wines and wine service
• An Associates degree or higher in Hospitality Management

BENEFITS:

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

BNSF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS: BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available atwww.tsa.gov/twic.

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Job Requirements

Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Topeka, Company: BNSF Railway.