Experienced Waitstaff
Company
Picos
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Picos.net
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Job Description
What we’re looking for:ExperienceMinimum of 3 years experience as a server in full service restaurants(Preferably high-volume kitchens, but not required.)Knowledge of Toast POS system preferable, but not requiredWinning AttitudeIt takes a team to keep our kitchens moving, and we expect everyone to be a team player.TechniqueSome servers that work on the floor at Picos have been around for 30+ years and have garnered clientele for themselves. We expect our servers to have excellent communication/people skills and the ability to sell customers on the authentic Mexican experience Picos has to offer.Organization, Attention to Detail, Good Time ManagementPicos is a high-volume kitchen and we expect you to be able to:- Take direction.- Have intention and attention to detail in your work- Run an orderly section and know where things are kept and keep things organized- Be organized in your work and manage your time effectively.Availability + StaminaMust be available to work nights and weekends.Must be comfortable standing for extended periods of time
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What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States as of 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for cleaning staff positions as of January 1, 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Twenty-seven states enforce higher minimums including $16.50 per hour in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
How many hours per week and what leave benefits apply to cleaning staff under federal law in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires cleaning staff to receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek as of 2026. Full-time employees qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid Family and Medical Leave after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. No federal paid sick leave mandate exists but 14 states require at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually starting January 1, 2026.
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The U.S. Department of Labor lists no formal education requirement for cleaning staff positions as of 2026. Most employers accept applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-6 months of prior experience. Background checks are mandatory for 78 percent of janitorial contracts under federal facility standards.
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Applicants must submit Form I-9 employment eligibility verification and a valid Social Security card to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as of 2026. A state-issued photo ID and proof of address dated within 30 days are also required for most federal contractor positions. No application fee is permitted under DOL rules.
