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Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Keep dishes, glassware, utensils clean and sanitized; Maintain cleanliness of guest and team member touch points; Deliver a great guest experience through efficient dishwashing and sanitation; Support overall restaurant cleanliness and safety practices; Assist wit

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare and present dishes according to Olive Garden recipes; Maintain high safety and sanitation standards; Assist in training and skill development for kitchen staff; Operate kitchen equipment safely; Collaborate with team to ensure timely service.

Manage inventories, meeting with store management, and helping to answer general gardening questions for store personnel and consumers. Garden experience is preferred but not required.

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Greet guests and guide them to their tables; Present menus and offer suggestions to enhance dining experience; Ensure touchpoints are sanitized and disinfected; Assist guests with inquiries and requests; Thank guests and invite them back to the restaurant.

You will interact with customers throughout the day, help them find and select products, occasionally load merchandise, and ensure all customer needs are met.

Unload racks, build attractive displays on Garden Center tables, according to plan-o-gram. Merchandise indoor, garden centers, entrances, sidewalk, and parking lot displays.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY The cook is responsible to prepare, season, and cook menu and non-menu orders according to Brand specifications. He/she will also clean and sanitize all work areas including kitchens, food preparation, dish washing, storage, service and other areas as directed. He/she may help order supplies or help keep records and accounts. He/she will follow safe food handling and service practices and work closely with the sales staff to service guests, meeting rooms, events, catering, restaurants and bars. He/she will comply with any licensing or regulatory requirements. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred., • Must be fluent in English., • Food handling certificate in states or counties where required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Long and flexible hours sometimes required., • Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed., • Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects., • Ability to reach overhead, utilize both hands, to bend over, to stoop and kneel., • Must be capable of climbing and descending stairs during their shift. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to understand and follow directions, guidelines and work objectives as set forth by his/her supervisor., • Must be able to understand potential hazards and subsequent procedures involved in working around commercial chemical agents., • Must be capable of self-supervision and have the ability to manage time accordingly in order to complete the required work in a pre-specified amount of time. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE ATTITUDE AND COMMUNICATION • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with Brand dress code and uniform requirements., • Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor at all times., • Must be always attentive, courteous and efficient in the dealings with guests, managers and all other employees., • Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel., • Develop a team player attitude for the good of the hotel., • Interact with guests by being professional. FOOD & HANDLING RESPONSIBILITY • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices., • Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, hot plates, buffets, etc., • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock., • Season and cook food according to standards or recipes., • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes., • Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or guests., • Complete prep in advance as required by supervisor., • Responsible for the sanitation of the kitchen and food preparation areas., • Follow safe food handling and service practices at all times., • Work closely with the sales staff to service the meeting rooms, events with catering and any other needs., • Practice safety throughout the work shift by removing/correcting any hazards identified., • Follow all Brand safety practices such as: wearing personal protective equipment, reading chemical warning labels, and all other safe work practices., • Responsible for food service set up and break down., • Handle meeting room catering needs. Frequently check with contact person of meeting to see if anything else is needed., • Must be able to operate grills, ovens, hot plates, buffets, juice and milk machines, commercial refrigerators and freezers, coffee brewer, commercial dishwasher, and vacuum cleaner., • Maintain the kitchen in an orderly and clean fashion., • Wash dirty dishes as soon as possible., • Restock any necessary items during service hours., • Monitor food inventories and maintain appropriate levels; do grocery shopping activities. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY • Comply at all times with Brand compliance standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations., • Participate in all-employee meetings, events and other functions required by management., • Be familiar with all policies, hotel rules and hotel terminology., • Attend meetings as required by management., • Perform any other duties as requested by management. Powered by JazzHR eb0cv88SHF

Job Description We are seeking a skilled and reliable Landscaper to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working outdoors, an eye for detail, and the ability to operate landscaping tools and equipment safely. Key Responsibilities: • Mow, edge, and maintain lawns and garden beds., • Remove weeds, debris, and litter from outdoor areas., • Operate and maintain landscaping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.)., • Previous landscaping or groundskeeping experience preferred., • Knowledge of landscape maintenance., • Ability to work in various weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs., • Strong attention to detail and time management skills. This role involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions and may require early mornings or weekend shifts during peak seasons.

Job Description Job Title: Garden Center Merchandiser Locations: Albany, NY Position: Seasonal Hourly non-exempt Reports to: Merchandiser Regional Manager Job Description Merchandisers will use strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain a positive working relationship with store personnel. Merchandise the live goods displays according to the plan-o-gram and ensure the CVP process is utilized properly. Merchandisers will manage the inventory levels and maintenance of the live goods for GMS customers (Vendors) by communicating back to their Field Supervisor or Regional Manager. The Merchandiser will adhere to company policy, including store hours, store policies, and proper utilization of Apps. General Duties and Responsibilities • Build and maintain relationships, interact professionally, and maintain effective communication with diverse groups, including store management teams, associates, and GMS Merchandising personnel., • Unload racks, build attractive displays on Garden Center tables, according to plan-o-gram., • Ensure displayed merchandise is condensed and signed properly., • Remove distressed product from display., • Keep the display area clean and well-organized., • Minimize markdowns and shrink by assisting the store with the CVP process., • Merchandise indoor, garden centers, entrances, sidewalk, and parking lot displays., • Communicate daily with the manager and follow up on all requests from management in a timely manner., • Understand and follow all Grower Merchandising Service standard operating procedures and policies, including work hours and App utilization., • Ability to download required apps and utilize them per company policy every workday., • Able to meet the physical demands of the job, which includes: standing for prolonged periods, reaching and bending repeatedly, lifting, and pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds safely., • Willing to work in all weather conditions., • Available to work weekends and Holidays when required., • Ability to execute plan-o-grams and signage guidelines., • Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly., • Must be self- motivated, hardworking, energetic, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Benefits • Flexible Schedules, • Accrued Sick Time, • Accrued Paid Time Off after 1 year of service, • Employee Recognition Program

Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Guest Representative is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay, while maximizing suite revenue and occupancy. He/she is also responsible for all reservation and inquiry calls during their shift. He/she is expected to actively develop superior service skills in dealing with clients, guest, and co-workers. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Experience in hotel or a related field preferred., • Hilton/OnQ experience preferred., • High school diploma or equivalent required., • Long hours sometimes required., • Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed., • Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects., • Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations., • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by clients, guests and co-workers., • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipation, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary., • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure., • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly., • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE ATTITUDE AND COMMUNICATION • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with Brand dress code and uniform requirements., • Maintain a professional and friendly demeaner at all times., • Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel., • Must be always attentive, courteous and efficient in the dealings with clients, guests, managers and all other employees., • Demonstrate a genuine care and commitment to guest service., • Greet and welcome all guests approaching the front desk in accordance with Brand standards., • Develop a team player attitude for the good of the hotel.GUEST REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITY, • Provide attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay., • Handle check-ins and check-outs in a friendly, efficient and courteous manner., • Respond to all guests’ requests, problems, complaints and/or accidents presented at the front desk or through reservations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction., • Answer all guest inquires (i.e. hotel services and amenities, the area, etc.)., • Ensure delivery of packages, mail and messages as needed to guests., • Follow all Brand credit policies., • Be aware of all rates, packages and special promotions. Be familiar with all in house groups. Be aware of closed out and restricted dates., • Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow rate quoting guidelines., • Fully understand and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the front desk computer system., • Focus on his/her role in contributing to guest satisfaction surveys., • Demonstrate appropriate phone skills., • Use brand selling guidelines as part of the inquiry call process., • Consistently perform above average in the mystery call process., • Follow up on all wait list reservations., • Manage suite inventory., • Complete shift responsibility checklist., • Keep front office area clean and organized. Pay is $17 per hour Powered by JazzHR WsEjwccOoq

Job DescriptionResidential Trash Bin Cleaning Sales Program The GSB Sales Internship provides driven individuals the opportunity to develop essential skills in sales, persuasion, work ethic, and professional communication — all while representing a high-demand residential service: professional trash bin cleaning and sanitizing.This 2026 summer program equips you with real-world sales experience, measurable performance metrics, and leadership development that will strengthen your résumé and set you apart in your future career. Gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and create meaningful income while providing homeowners with a valuable, recurring service. Start building your future with GSB Sales today. Internship Job Expectations • Develop, refine, and enhance sales skills to generate revenue through residential trash bin cleaning service contracts, • Educate homeowners on the health, sanitation, and odor-control benefits of professional bin cleaning, • Promote team success through friendly competition and a growth-focused mindset, • Remain coachable and actively contribute ideas to strengthen team performance, • Engage directly with homeowners and provide excellent customer service, • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and internal sales processes, • Demonstrate mastery of sales systems to advance to higher performance tiers, • Competitive Pay Scale, • Average returning intern increases commission earnings by 40%, • Performance bonuses, competitions, and advancement opportunities, • Housing and furniture setup provided in assigned markets upon offer acceptance, • Networking and mentorship opportunities with experienced sales leaders, • Strong verbal communication, • Organizational skills, • Scheduling and time management, • Professionalism, • Customer-focused mindset