Café Team Member – Full Time

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a Café Team Member to provide excellent customer service by waiting on customers, helping in the preparation and presentation of food, and maintaining a clean and stocked facility. 

Job Duties

• Ensures proper set up and follows open procedures of the Café.
• Sets up pastry display.
• Preps, cooks and plates items for Café service to specification; will sometimes assist in other culinary functions as needed.
• Waits on customers and operates the sales register, accurate cash handling responsibilities included.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and monitoring shortages.
• Assists the sous chef or executive chef as needed.
• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for up to eight hours
• Must be able to bend, move and lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to work with dangerous equipment, including knives, slicers and ovens
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Work in a hot environment, sometimes with/near open flame
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation, cooking service and preparation
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Some experience handling cash and performing sales transactions preferred 
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time hourly, seasonal position with benefits.

Pay

Pay range: $16.78 – $17.85 per hour

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Café Team Member – Full-Time in the subject line.

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Sous Chef

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional as its new Sous Chef. An iconic museum destination with an international audience, Fallingwater offers its visitors an unparalleled experience and upholds the highest industry standards in customer service and hospitality. The Sous Chef plays a key role in upholding those standards by acting as the assistant to the Executive Chef. Duties include supervising the café staff at the Fallingwater Visitor Center, directing food preparation, helping with menu creation and meal design and assisting with special events. Our organization strives to operate as sustainably as possible and knowledge in sustainable food practices is preferred. Our ideal candidate is a creative, talented team leader that is passionate about participating in the creation of delicious seasonal food.

Job Duties

• Works directly with Executive Chef in all aspects of running a food service operation including organization, paperwork, cooking, employee training and supervision, inventorying, cleaning, menu production, and special event catering.
• Assists in the development of seasonal menus and meal design and develops new menu options based on seasonal change and customer demand.
• Assists in monitoring inventory at both Café and Kitchen.  Assists Executive Chef in ordering food and supplies as needed.
• Supervises Cafe staff, plans and schedules daily food production and foodservice sanitation, as directed by Executive Chef.  
• Assists Executive Chef in training new hires and existing staff, including training on continuing compliance with food service regulations, and in overall Café cleaning and maintenance.
• Upholds Fallingwater’s sustainability standards and meets all requirements of certification with theGreen Restaurant Association and Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants.
• Ensures that cash control measures in the Cafe are followed.
• Oversees general Cafe cleaning and maintenance to ensure aesthetic standards are maintained.
• Assists with customer complaints and difficult customers.
• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable and directed by the Executive Chef.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to regularly reach with hands and arms and talk or hear while performing job duties
• Ability to sit for extended periods while prepping food; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and climb or balance
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the work day, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high noise level
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to fumes and vibrations
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle 

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of formal culinary/foodservice management training or commensurate experience; minimum of two years of culinary preparation experience; minimum two years of culinary management experience in similar volume operation with comparable duties and responsibilities.
• Must be well versed in a wide variety of cooking skills, techniques and possess a knowledge of food presentation.
• Must have or be able to obtain current certifications and licenses required by local, state, and/or Federal guidelines for food production management.
• Must be able to successfully complete training to be ServSafe certified through the National Restaurant Association.
• Knowledge in sustainable food practices is preferred.
• Proven skills as a strong team player with some experience supervising employees and with professional kitchen organization is required.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, be able to work overtime as necessary, and show flexibility with scheduling and hours.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff, customers, and general public.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with POS systems required. 
• Valid driver’s license required.
• To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation, cooking service and preparation
• Good customer service and organizational skills
• Some experience handling cash
• Some knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours 

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time, seasonal position with benefits.

Pay

The pay range of this position is $25.05-$28.32 an hour. Please include pay requirements, as employment offer will commensurate with experience.

Application Process

To apply, please send a letter and resume to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Sous Chef in the subject line.

Application Deadline

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Café Manager

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Café Manager. The person in this position will report to the Executive Chef and will assist with the daily operations of the Fallingwater Café.

Job Duties

• Works directly with the Executive Chef in all aspects of running a food service operation including organizing, cooking, employee training and supervision, inventorying, cleaning, and special event catering. 
• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently met. 

• Supervises Café staff as directed, in the absence of the Executive Chef.  

• Assists Executive Chef in training new hires and existing staff, including training on continuing education and compliance with food service regulations, and in overall Café cleaning and maintenance. 

• Ensures that cash control measures in the Café are followed. 

• Oversees general Café cleaning and maintenance to ensure aesthetic standards are maintained. 

• Assists with resolving and satisfying customer concerns in order to provide an exceptional visitor experience. 

• Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable and directed by Chef. 

• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested. 

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.  
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, appliances, and tools – including knives, slicers, and ovens 
• Must be able to stand up to 8 hours
• Ability to bend, crouch, lift overhead, twist 

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of formal culinary/food service management training or commensurate experience; minimum of two years of culinary preparation experience in similar volume operation with comparable duties and responsibilities. 

Prior supervisory experience is required. Must have the ability to assign duties, provide or arrange for training, and supervise employees. 

Knowledge of catering for special events is preferred. 

Knowledge of supplies, equipment and services necessary to run an efficient operation. 

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with managers, staff, supplier/vendors, and clients is essential. 

Knowledge in sustainable food practices is preferred.  

Proven skills as a strong team player with some experience supervising employees and with professional kitchen organization is required. 

Must be able to work weekends and holidays, be able to work overtime as necessary, and have flexibility with scheduling and hours. 

Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with POS systems required. 

Valid driver’s license required. 

To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time, seasonal opportunity which includes a robust benefits package.  

Additional Details

We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more! 

Pay

Please include salary requirements, as salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Café Manager in the subject line.

Application Deadline

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PMSC AmeriCorps Member – WPC Land Stewardship/Bear Run

Bear Run Nature Reserve (Mill Run, PA)

The PMSC AmeriCorps member will serve with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Land Stewardship program to support projects that enhance ecological health, restore natural communities, and provide recreational opportunities at the 5,100-acre Bear Run Nature Reserve and other Conservancy preserves.

Job Duties

The member will be responsible for maintenance of hiking trails and backcountry campsites, invasive plant removal, boundary maintenance, and other land management activities, and will assist with conservation easement monitoring and volunteer workdays.

Requirements

• Academic requirement – Some college with related coursework in natural resource management or a related field. Extensive practical experience may substitute for academic coursework.
• Experience requirement – Some outdoor work experience required. Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred. Must be able to work independently and in a group setting. Experience using GPS and GIS applications is preferred but not required.
• Additional comments –Given the rural location and COVID protocols, the member will be required to have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in excessive heat and potentially inclement weather and stamina to work long hours hiking through rough, steep terrain

Preferred Qualifications

Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Bear Run Nature Reserve (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

November 12, 2024 – August 2, 2025 (675 hours total); the member must attend an orientation meeting on November 8, 2024.

Pay

AmeriCorps living stipend of $450-biweekly. An education award of $2,817.14 is earned after a successful term of service. Applicants must be willing to commit to the entire service period.

Application Process

Please send a letter, resume and salary requirements to azadnik@paconserve.org and list PMSC-Bear Run Land Stewardship in the subject line.

To learn more about the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps (PMSC) visit https://www.pmsc.org/.

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PMSC AmeriCorps Member – WPC Land Stewardship/Ridgway

Allegheny Regional Office (Ridgway, PA)

The PMSC AmeriCorps member will serve with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Land Stewardship program to support projects that enhance ecological health, restore natural communities, and provide recreational opportunities at various WPC preserves located in the upper Allegheny and W. Branch Susquehanna regions of Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

The member will be responsible for maintenance of hiking trails and backcountry campsites, invasive plant removal, boundary maintenance, and other land management activities, and will assist with conservation easement monitoring and volunteer workdays.

Requirements

• Academic requirement – Some college with related coursework in natural resource management or a related field. Extensive practical experience may substitute for academic coursework.
• Experience requirement – Some outdoor work experience required. Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred. Must be able to work independently and in a group setting. Experience using GPS and GIS applications is preferred but not required.
• Additional comments –Given the rural location and COVID protocols, the member will be required to have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in excessive heat and potentially inclement weather and stamina to work long hours hiking through rough, steep terrain

Preferred Qualifications

Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Allegheny Regional Office (Ridgway, PA)

Position Duration

November 12, 2024 – August 2, 2025 (675 hours total); the member must attend an orientation meeting on November 8, 2024.

Pay

AmeriCorps living stipend of $450-biweekly. An education award of $2,817.14 is earned after a successful term of service. Applicants must be willing to commit to the entire service period.

Application Process

Please send a letter, resume and salary requirements to azadnik@paconserve.org and list PMSC-Ridgway Land Stewardship in the subject line.

To learn more about the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps (PMSC) visit https://www.pmsc.org/.

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Museum Store Retail Sales Associate – Full Time

Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Museum Store Retail Sales Associate. The function of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Museum Store, with a focus on selling merchandise and providing excellent customer service.

As an iconic museum destination with an international audience, Fallingwater offers its visitors an unparalleled experience and upholds the highest industry standards in customer service and hospitality.

Job Duties

• Assist senior staff in daily cash receipts/closing report and item reports.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and balancing register at the end of the day.
• Assist in the proper handling of inventory, and take steps to prevent damage.
• Serve and assist customers with purchases.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Restock inventory in Store; inform senior staff when product is low.
• Assist with end-of-year inventory count.
• Incorporate WPC’s constituent-focused customer service values in work habits and interaction with others.
• Encourage visitors to become members. Sell WPC memberships in Museum Store.
• Support the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable.
• Clean the Museum Store and maintain its appearance daily.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 30 lbs. consistently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Climb step stools and ladders.
• Reach overhead, stretch and bend over to access and store stock.
• Stand for long periods of time (at least three hours).

Qualifications

• At least two years of retail sales experience is required. Relevant sales experience in a gift store, boutique or home décor environment is desirable.
• Professional customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively are required.
• Must demonstrate a professional and positive attitude especially when communicating with customers, fellow co-workers and management team.
• Must be familiar with computerized Point of Sales systems and possess applicable computer skills.
• Experience with cash handling is strongly preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule, hours and ability to work weekends and holidays are required.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

This is a full-time, seasonal position with benefits.

Pay

We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package. The starting range for this position is $16.88-18.80/hour.

Application Process

Please send a letter, resume and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list FT Museum Store Retail Sales Associate in the subject line.

Application Deadline

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