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Need Extra Holiday Cash?
Consider a Temporary Food & Beverage Side Hustle
The holidays are fast approaching and if you’re like the majority of us those paychecks just aren’t going to cover all the presents the kids expect to see under the tree on December 25th. Make plans now to earn some extra money for those holiday presents, the kid’s winter clothes, car or home repairs, next year’s summer vacation, or just something nice for yourself by calling Staffing One Services today.
Overall unemployment for 2018 is holding steady at just under four percent, creating a shortage of quality temporary workers for this year’s seasonal job market. That’s why each and every one of our staffing professionals work diligently to ensure just the right fit no matter if you’re in need of a temporary holiday gig, long-term part-time position or a full-time job with the potential to become permanent. From food and beverage positions including both front and back of the house to banquet and corporate holiday celebration personnel, we take the stress out of your job search.
The leader in temporary staffing solutions in and around the St. Louis area; Staffing One Services has been in business since 1996. And in a world where companies come and go, there is a reason for our longevity. At Staffing One we take the time to get to know both our clients and our job seekers. We treat each person that walks through our doors, sends us an e-mail or calls us on the telephone with respect and are truly committed to doing our best each and every time.
For additional information please contact us online, schedule an appointment by calling 314.361.2444, or stop by our conveniently located office at 5615 Pershing Ave, Suite 24 any Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. Remember to save some time by downloading, printing off and filling out our on-line application before coming in. Staffing One Services: let us help alleviate your holiday financial stress.
Protect Yourself from Service Industry Work Related Injuries
Working in the food and beverage and hotel industry can often be a very physically demanding job. Lots of walking, bending, stretching, plus working around hot ovens, dishwashers and grills can cause everything from sprained muscles to third degree burns. Keep the following tips in mind to stay safe and injury free.
- Make sure you are properly trained on any and all equipment you are required to use, including meat slicers, dishwashers and bakery ovens. Simply knowing the correct method of operation can reduce the chances of serious burns and lacerations.
- Food safety expert, Jeff Nelken says, “Slips and falls statistically land at the top of the list of accidents that occur in food service kitchens.” Training employees to be aware of wet floors, slippery rubber mats, and greasy and slick areas and to always wear slip-resistant shoes can alleviate many of these accidents.
- Lessen the chance of getting burned by keeping liquids away from fryers, paying close attention to foods covered in ice crystals going into a fryer, using protective gloves instead of dishtowels or aprons around hot handles and ovenware, turning off stove burners when not in use and never carry a heavy container of a hot liquid by yourself. Also, be careful around a commercial dishwashing machine. The hot water temperature is usually so high, steam burns can easily occur.
- Lodging housekeeping employees are often plagued with musculoskeletal injuries including repetitive motion trauma. Stretching before beginning a work shift, using proper lifting techniques, asking for assistance when tackling a heavy or awkward chore such as flipping a mattress and using long handled equipment whenever possible to reduce bending and stretching are all good practices which may prevent or lessen the severity of physical ailments.
- Check to see if your place of employment has and follows a safety workplace plan. Also, depending on the job description don’t hesitate to ask if personal safety equipment such as goggles, rubber gloves, face protection and skid-resistant booties are provided. When an injury does occur, report it to your supervisor immediately.
Searching for a bartender, chef or front desk position in and around the St. Louis area? Contact Staffing One Services for assistance.
Is There a Restaurant Industry Labor Shortage?
From locally owned Mom and Pop cafes with small “Help Wanted” signs in their front windows, to national chains with a big “NOW HIRING” banner draped across the front of the building, it seems there is service industry labor shortage. But is this true and if so, what is the cause?
By all reports there is definitely a scarcity of workers for all restaurant positions due in part to the rapid rise of new restaurants opening across the nation. For 2017 the Bureau of Labor Statistics determined there were more than 620,000 eating and drinking businesses throughout the United States and that number continues to increase at about double the rate of the population. And while statistics compiled by the National Restaurant Association have determined one out of every ten American workers currently work in the restaurant business, the rapid growth of new establishments has caused a nationwide restaurant labor shortage.
Another problem is the recent immigration raids on undocumented workers who for years have been the backbone of the restaurant business. Shannon Meade, Director of Labor and Work Force Policy for the National Restaurant Association has gone on record stating, “Our industry is very much in need of a temporary visa for the low-skilled, essential workers. While visas are available for seasonal work, a year-round visa program would go a long way to addressing hiring and retention issues.”
Adding more fuel to the fire is the lack of teenagers willing to work for low wages in an industry which has always relied on cheap labor in order to survive. Keith Miller, owner of three Northern California Subway franchises said, “We used to get overwhelmed with the number of people wanting summer jobs. Now I get maybe a handful of such applications. I don’t know what teenagers do all summer.”
Whether you are a restaurant owner searching for dependable employees, or a hostess, waitperson, chef, line cook or dishwasher looking for a new job, Staffing One Services can help. Please connect with one of our experienced employment counselors today for more information.
Contact Us
- 5615 Pershing Avenue, Suite 24, St. Louis, MO 63112-1757
- Phone: (314) 361.2444
- Fax: (314) 361.1611
- Open M-F, 7:30am to 4:00pm
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