Hospitality Assistant - Military Veterans
at Service Corporation International
As part of its vision to promote excellence in funeral service, the Service Corporation International Scholarship Program supports 50 outstanding mortuary science students annually, with over $80,000 in scholarship awards.
Prepares room set-up and breakdown, including refreshments, floral, and family mementos, for funeral services and events. Compassionately addresses family and guests. Work with kindness and compassion honoring the deceased.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Prepares rooms for services and events. Physically moves and sets up chairs, tables, easels, podiums, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families. Displays floral arrangements that may weight up to 50 pounds.
+ Prepares table for refreshments, including food, beverage, serving dishes, utensils, and similar that may be provided by catering, family, or company. May serve food as permitted by state/local ordinance.
+ Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization during event
+ After event, pack up family mementos and provide to the family upon departure or arrange for delivery.
+ Cleans up room ensuring proper disposal of trash as well as care and storage company items. Clean, vacuum and sanitize area after events. Restock supplies; alert management to low inventory.
+ Greet customers in a polite, positive manner. Anticipate customers’ needs and respond promptly
+ Resolve customer issues and alert management when needed
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
+ High school diploma or equivalent
Certification/License
+ Food Safety Certificate may be required according to state/province regulations
Experience
+ Food and beverage server experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Ability to follow instructions given over the phone or in person
+ Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality
+ Ability to work days, weekends and evenings as needed
Work CONDITIONS
Work Environment
+ Professional Dress is required when in contact with families
Work Postures
+ Continuous periods of time standing
+ Climbing stairs to access buildings may be necessary
Physical Demands
+ Physical effort to push/pull carts, vacuum cleaner and lift serving dishes
+ Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Work Hours
+ Work is beyond standard business hours, including evenings and weekends
SCI offers advanced training, career advancement opportunities, and attractive benefits. For additional information regarding our company, please visit our corporate site at www.sci-corp.com.
Job Profile ID: F00300
Time Type: Part time
Location Name: Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park
Elkridge, MD
We’re more than North America’s largest single provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 25,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe.
Service Corporation International is dedicated to compassionately supporting families at difficult times, celebrating the significance of lives that have been lived, and preserving memories that transcend generations, with dignity and honor.
As used herein, “SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliated companies.