New job IRL

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What are the odds?

I applied online through one of those job sites to a local restaurant.. Next thing I know, my phone is going off and I ignore it since I don't recognize the number. So I see a voicemail and I listen to it a few days later..

I got an interview and they called me in a second time for a second interview.

Then they said come in yesterday to fill out forms.. I filled out my tax forms etc and in the meantime I realized they had 80+ people hire (they have an online count) and I was chosen :O. I have training in 3 hrs. Will post on updates. Also should I wear my uniform they gave me to training? I was thinking yes. Also it's my first time working in a restaurant as a cashier so I will be taking orders etc which make me kinda nervous if my manager is going to be hovering over me while I talk to the people...

That being said pay is good.. they honor all time taken off if you schedule it 2 weeks beforehand but guess what: I have my family vacation we always take to my beach house next week LOL. So I gotta request that asap..

Anyways thoughts on this guys? Should I wear uniform to training? Any experience working as cashier taking orders etc?

*note: it's not like restaurant like a sit down restaurant waiter/waitress.. it's more like a mcdonalds except wayyyyyyyyyy better.. it's not fast food it's real food you just order at counter and they call you up to come get it when it's ready*

 

[Lord LaLa]

1: Wear your uniform, if your going to be trained to use the till it will be with real customers so it is always best to be prepared.

2: The manager will probably not be the one training you, it will either be another cashier, or a supervisor as the managers will have other jobs to do.

3: With the holiday thing, it shouldn't be too bad. I work for my local cinema, and one girl did the training days and then went on a two week holiday. Just explain it has been booked for a while and you hadn't expected a reply so soon.

 

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1: Wear your uniform, if your going to be trained to use the till it will be with real customers so it is always best to be prepared.

2: The manager will probably not be the one training you, it will either be another cashier, or a supervisor as the managers will have other jobs to do.

3: With the holiday thing, it shouldn't be too bad. I work for my local cinema, and one girl did the training days and then went on a two week holiday. Just explain it has been booked for a while and you hadn't expected a reply so soon.

I hope the manager doesn't train me..

Also:

In my work history I said I worked for a farm and now I realized that if they do a background check it won't show up since I never filed taxes for it.. It was just a job and my mom would pay me to help her work there.. but it wasn't a tax deductible type thing.. she worked there to get money taken off her board so I would help her to get some money..so what do i say if they say that didn't come up since it's a federal offense to lie about previous work experience though I didn't lie

 

[Lord LaLa]

Just explain you worked cash in hand, but never earned enough to pay tax, and that it was a small part time job. If they ask for a reference, give them your mothers number and let your mother know to tell them something. For a place like you mentioned, i doubt they will do a huge background check.

 

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Just explain you worked cash in hand, but never earned enough to pay tax, and that it was a small part time job. If they ask for a reference, give them your mothers number and let your mother know to tell them something. For a place like you mentioned, i doubt they will do a huge background check.

sounds good.. also last thing..

wtf do i do if a black guy comes and i cant understand a word he's sayin

 

Lord lala has given some very good advice, I'd follow all of it.

As for a black guy coming in an you can't understand him... If it a good restaurant like you say, then that's unlikely to happen. If it does happen just ask him to repeat himself/herself and if you still can't understand get one of your co-workers and explain you can't understand him/her and they'll handle it for you.

You're training so they aren't expecting you to be perfect.

 

[Zerkerfist]

sounds good.. also last thing..

wtf do i do if a black guy comes and i cant understand a word he's sayin

Lol, not sure what kind of black guys you have been talking to, but that shouldn't be a huge concern. :laugh:

As for the job, make sure on your first day you are on time and have your uniform. You want to make a good impression during your first few days, which you can do by being punctual and competent. Depending on the size of the restaurant, you are more likely to be trained by another cashier/counter person rather than the manager themselves, but the manager might train you directly if it is a smaller place.

Just listen attentively and follow all the directions they give you. During your training period, you are bound to make some small mistakes so don't get too discouraged. You can always make a very good impression on your bosses if you deal with the customers well - be chatty, cheerful, polite, and remain professional always! When you are in any sort of customer service position where you are serving the public directly, the way you act and behave is a direct representation of the company you work for. So it really goes a very long way with your employers if you are able to deal with people in a polite, professional manner.

Good luck!!

 

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UPDATE:

So I get there and there's ~5 hot ass girls wearing tighttt spandex shorts like they do in volleyball.. I had to hold my penis back from staring.. anyways I go in and they start me frying.. but I'm supposed to be a cashier.. np np. So it's so easy all I do is put whatever needs frying in the thing hit the timer for whatever it is then wait. Even during rush crowd it can be crazy but not that bad at all. So I was standing there waiting for fries to be done and I couldn't help but stare at all these hot chicks in tight spandex shorts.. I realized they were a local high school's cheerleading team doin a fundraiser or whatever.. (Btw i lost count of cameltoes).. anyways so I started around 530 and after frying a bit i did a lot of dishes with the others then fried some more then dishes some more.. I left around 1130 and got home at like 12 am even though they close at 10.. >_>..

To top it off.. I got paid ~$40 during training just to watch the cheerleaders while stuff fried and then a little bit of real work doing dishes.. overall my nervousness went to -1 after getting in there with the frier.. they call me fry man now.

 

lol fry man..
Sounds like it all went well then

 

[Zerkerfist]

UPDATE:

So I get there and there's ~5 hot ass girls wearing tighttt spandex shorts like they do in volleyball.. I had to hold my penis back from staring.. anyways I go in and they start me frying.. but I'm supposed to be a cashier.. np np. So it's so easy all I do is put whatever needs frying in the thing hit the timer for whatever it is then wait. Even during rush crowd it can be crazy but not that bad at all. So I was standing there waiting for fries to be done and I couldn't help but stare at all these hot chicks in tight spandex shorts.. I realized they were a local high school's cheerleading team doin a fundraiser or whatever.. (Btw i lost count of cameltoes).. anyways so I started around 530 and after frying a bit i did a lot of dishes with the others then fried some more then dishes some more.. I left around 1130 and got home at like 12 am even though they close at 10.. >_>..

To top it off.. I got paid ~$40 during training just to watch the cheerleaders while stuff fried and then a little bit of real work doing dishes.. overall my nervousness went to -1 after getting in there with the frier.. they call me fry man now.

Sounds like a decent first day

Seriously man, have fun at work and make as many friends as possible. Work relationships that you form throughout your working years can actually be some of the funniest and most entertaining friendships ever. Some of my best memories are working in restaurants with a good crew of guys & gals, causing havoc and goofing around, playing pranks, etc. Enjoy it while it lasts... just a lil advice for fry man

 

[Alex_J_Leon]

I don't mean to offend, but you shouldn't be creepin' on the girls that much.

Especially the way you describe it... because you don't want to get caught doing that O.O. I usually just give them one good look then mind my own business now-a-days...

Other than that, congratulations. Work buddies can be very fun.. as can school buddies... -whistles-

 

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I don't mean to offend, but you shouldn't be creepin' on the girls that much.

Especially the way you describe it... because you don't want to get caught doing that O.O. I usually just give them one good look then mind my own business now-a-days...

Other than that, congratulations. Work buddies can be very fun.. as can school buddies... -whistles-

Everytime I looked at least one was looking at me.. I made sure to make eye contact

OT: I go back in tomorrow same time.. this time I won't look like an idiot and everyone knows me and they're all nice so it'll be easy

 

[Grrr]

I've worked in bars and restaurants for a while now, over three years. I remember when I got my second job and it was in a local restaurant, I'd never had any experience of being a waiter, barman or even working a cash register. The main thing about working with the public is being polite and confident, I'd personally say those are the two main things. Be confident in yourself, even if you don't have the experience yet, show you are willing to learn and eventually you'll pick it up.

Any new job is awkward and daunting at first for most people but you will get used to it don't worry.

 

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Long time no update.

Worked twice since update..

On my second day I was doing great into the first 2 hrs of the 6 for the shift.. then supper crowd.. the soccer club in my city piled into the restaurant.. we're looking at ~100 people in single file order. Work was hectic.. I was working my ass off and we normally close at 10 with everyone out at 1030 and leaving at 11-1130.. well we closed at 10 people still in there 1130 didn't get home til 1244.

Today I worked the morning shift from lunch to 5pm and lunch crowd was a little difficult at first but later in the day it was eventually settling down and at 2pm there was no crowd.. Also get this: At 5pm they had a huge party of 150 people coming in.. i got the hell out of there as I saw them coming in.. I wasn't about to get held past my shift.

Also: OUT OF TRAINING

 

Were you getting overtime for the extra crowds?

Also bailing just because you don't want to be kept in may deprive you of a job if the manager finds out, I'd avoid/be very careful doing that.

 

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Were you getting overtime for the extra crowds?

Also bailing just because you don't want to be kept in may deprive you of a job if the manager finds out, I'd avoid/be very careful doing that.

Yes I got overtime.. also my shift ended at 5 but i was walking faster than usual out the door when I saw the crowd walkin in..

Also got a nice size burn down my right arm from grease at around 150 degrees

 

[Zerkerfist]

Yes I got overtime.. also my shift ended at 5 but i was walking faster than usual out the door when I saw the crowd walkin in..

Also got a nice size burn down my right arm from grease at around 150 degrees

Better get used to getting burned and sliced, it is pretty much a daily occurrence in a restaurant

 

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Alright so I need advice on wat do..

came home from beach and goin to work tomorrow

I gotta change my address cuz the one I gave on the w4 (tax) and the employer forms is wrong because I saw them mispell it but I didn't say anything because I didn't think about it..so what do i say.. i said it before and one of the managers said ok and forgot I think but what do.. also i got a login to the site but i forgot it so now what do lol

 

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Got my first paycheck!!!! I'm closing this thread after I get used to the job btw if anyone was wondering.. but It was $140 for 18.7 hrs of work.. and $20 subtracted for uniform and after taxes $111 pretty cool amount but still not bad