I Have a Service Heart

Snapshots of our AYS team & their commitment to staying safe by wearing masks & gloves and following our new safety COVID-19 protocols.

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The AYS Team is Staying Safe & Getting Back To Work with Service Hearts!

To answer the call of our industry, At Your Service Staffing has added dedicated and reliable back-of-the-house & healthcare foodservice staffing divisions to our already robust hospitality services team. Our unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations is summed up by an overarching belief that “Attitude is Everything" and having a SERVICE HEART is at the core of our entire team and everything we do. 

As our teams in New York and Long Island get back to work during these uncertain times, we took a moment to spotlight & survey some leading AYS staff members. We asked about their experiences providing services to our valued clients during COVID-19 and what they do to make themselves & guests feel safe and comfortable while performing their jobs. 

We are so proud of our AYS family and the core belief that having a SERVICE HEART sets our team apart from the rest. We all fundamentally believe that compassion can only be truly understood when it is practiced and we are committed to doing our part to take action, stay informed, and make change happen.

Check Out Insights From Our Service Heart Q&A with AYS Team:

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Q: Since COVID-19 started, how has your job changed? 

A: Since COVID-19 started, all necessary precautions were instituted at the catering sites. We were asked to wear masks, gloves and to keep our distance from each other. 

Q: During COVID-19, what have you done to feel safe & comfortable while performing your job?

A: It feels necessary to always go to the job site well before the "call time." For me, that means arriving 1/2 hour to 1 hour prior to the call time. This helps me to understand the lay of the grounds, see where I'll be working, watch other staff go about their jobs and really understand what the client is going to expect of me.

Q: During COVID-19, what have you done to help others feel safe & comfortable while performing your job? 

A: Can you see me smiling? Sticking out my tongue? No?! Ahhhh, the mask. LOL!!!  So, I wave, give a thumbs up, do a little happy dance, introduce myself to other staff members (from a safe distance), and try to be as helpful and accommodating as I can while I do my job. Also, I find that acknowledging people and asking them if they are "ok" and saying " how are you"  are good cheerful conversation starters that help set the tone for a great shift prior to guest arrival. 

We are so proud of our AYS family and the core belief that having a service heart sets our team apart from the rest. We all fundamentally believe that compassion can only be truly understood when it is practiced and we are committed to doing our part to take action, stay informed, and make change happen.

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Check out some our past AYS Service Heart Spotlight Interviews:

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Learn more about how At Your Service Staffing has answered the call of our industry and added dedicated and reliable back-of-the-house & healthcare food service staffing divisions to our team.

Register Now For Our Annual Cystic Fibrosis 5K Race to Benefit Team Boomer & The Boomer Esiason Foundation!

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Looking for something active, fun and charitable to do on Saturday and Sunday, July 11th & 12th?

Then we’d like to invite you to register to run in our annual cystic fibrosis virtual 5K waffle race, which will also include a costume contest competition this year! 

BONUS: Your registration fee will go to help, support & benefit Team Boomer & The Boomer Esiason Foundation — all while getting active & staying safe!

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RACE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION LINK

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WHAT IS THIS EVENT: At Your Service Staffing presents our Annual Cystic Fibrosis Virtual 5K Waffle Run, including costume contest competition! Our race is part of the Sayville Summer Series, which is a three event virtual race for 2020 and will benefit Team Boomer & The Boomer Esiason Foundation.

WHEN & WHERE: Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12th, 2020 - this is a virtual race. (see more detail below)

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration Cost is $60 (see link & what is included below). The registration fee allows runners to participate all three virtual races taking place this summer for one special rate.

PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS & SWAG:

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T-Shirts:

• Every participant will receive one tech fabric or cotton race t-shirt (participant's choice) for the entire series. 

• The shirt will be delivered to participants approximately three weeks after the first event.

Raffle:

• Each participant will automatically be entered into our raffle.

Awards:

• "Best Run Costume" as voted on by race participants $50 Gift cards to Sayville Running Company will be presented to the winners of 5 year age groups.

• Fun prizes including gift cards to local Sayville restaurants and businesses will be awarded to the 3 winners of our thematic awards, which will be different for each race.

• Awards and raffle winners will be announced by the race directors from each of the series races.

Scoring:

• Race results will be collected after each event via a form emailed to all participants.  

• Entrants will be on the honor system for submitting their own results.

• Results will be posted after each race and emailed to participants.

• Series winners will be determined by adding up the cumulative time of all 3 races, with the fastest times winning each 5 year age group.

• Results for the first 2 races must be submitted by 11:59pm on the Sunday of the weekend the races take place.  

• Results for the final race must be submitted by 3pm on Sunday, August 9th so we have time to prepare results for the online awards party

Virtual Post-Race Party & Live Music:

• A post race awards ceremony and celebration will be live streamed via Facebook Live and Instagram Live.

• Live music from local musicians will be included in our post race celebration.  Be on the lookout for announcements about which musicians will be playing.

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For more information & to register visit: 

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

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Educate Yourself. This Doesn’t Go Away Once The Topic Isn’t Trending.

At Your Service Staffing was built on the idea of having a service heart. During troubling times, like we are all living through right now, our commitment to service remains the same and extends beyond our clients. Our mission has been and always will be for our teams to impart goodwill to others by providing support to our communities & important causes around us. When hiring, we seek candidates who value human rights, diversity and volunteerism as much as we do. As a company, we support a range of charitable organizations and always look for ways to give back through thoughtful actions & hands-on efforts that will enrich the lives of others. In short, we understand that compassion can only be truly understood when it is practiced. We are doing our part to take action. stay informed, and make change happen. We urge you to check out some of the ways to get involved below and take some time out to have a service heart and support those who need our help now!

We will continue to listen and work hard today & every day to understand what it is we do not understand. Black Lives Matter.

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Make a Donation:

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Get Involved & Sign A Petition:

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Text for Justice:

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Text “JUSTICE” To 668366

Text “FLOYD” To 55156

Text “ENOUGH” To 55156

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Do you have other ways to help? We want to hear from you, send us an email and we will advocate for your cause and add to our list above:

Our Talented AYS Team Members Are Doing Their Part & Staying Safe!

There is zero chance that COVID-19 could keep us from shouting out some of our leading AYS team members! For this edition of our Service Heart Spotlight, we surveyed three of our all-star staff members, Juan, Mary & Jordan and highlighted some feedback from the AYS leadership on the impact these three have on our teams and client events.

These AYS team players from Baltimore, Long Island and Boston, not only shared some key insights on how to provide the highest level of service to our valued clients, but they also shared photos of their commitment to wearing masks & gloves and following our new safety policies & CDC procedures.

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“Juan Causey, is the face and anchor of the Baltimore team and provides top service, second to none. Juan was the first AYS hired employee on the Baltimore team and rises to every challenge set before him. He is a true mentor and excels at educating all staff. Juan has an eye for detail and makes sure that if something needs to gets done, it will get done correctly! Juan is one of our leading captain and beloved by many clients, he puts them at ease when they see he is working their event. Juan is one of the true backbones of the AYS family and his passion for providing amazing service truly makes our company shine. From high volume to refined elevated service, Juan is your guy.” — AYS BALTIMORE TEAM LEADER

“Juan is one of the true backbones of the AYS family”

— at your service staffing team, Baltimore

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“When you think of family and community, you think of Mary Fasano. As waiter on our Long Island team, Mary is the type of team player who makes you feel like an old friend. Mary’s unique mix of care, communication and hard work is what makes a difference to our Long Island clients.” — AYS LONG ISLAND TEAM LEADER

“Mary is the type of team player who makes you feel like an old friend.”

— at your service staffing team, Long Island

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“Jordan Whitman is a stand out in Boston. He quickly made his way up from server to one of our most prized team leaders, who we trust with the biggest of events. The way he speaks to and about his fellow staff members is always respectful and kind. He is an effortless leader.”
Fun Fact About About Jordan: He was born with a service heart and his whole life has been about hospitality, because his parents actually met while catering! — AYS BOSTON TEAM LEADER

“Jordan is an effortless leader.”

— at your service staffing team, boston

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Check out some our past AYS Service Heart Spotlight Interviews Below:

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Be Our Virtual Guest at the “Local Vibes - Oysters & Chill” Event to Benefit Food & Shelters Affected by COVID-19

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Looking for something fun & charitable to do Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 EST?

Then we’d like to invite you to be our virtual guest at the "Local Vibes - Oysters & Chill" event and learn how to make a great summer chili-tea cocktail from tea aficionado/mixologist, JJ Villani and master shucking the perfect oyster from “oyster educator”, Keenan Boyle (aka The Tall Muthashucka), all while listening to soulful guitar jams by the talented Cassandra House!

BONUS: You can also help to support a local charity of your choice (on our dime), while staying home + safe!

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Event Information, RSVP & Donation Links

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WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 EST, join via the link below and enjoy a "chill, virtual night out" with local friends for a good cause from the comfort of your home!

WHAT IS THIS EVENT: We have teamed up to sponsor this COVID-19 initiative by Phin Food and Shelter Project for this one-of-a-kind chill virtual event featuring local friends + artists that also helps to support and make an immediate impact for Food and Shelter causes. We have funded a $10 donation for each registered attendee and you get to choose the cause it goes to!

WHO CAN ATTEND: Anyone! RSVP with the link below to attend the virtual event. Once registered you can claim $10 (on us) to donate to the charity of your choice. We paid the bill, you choose the cause! 100% of the proceeds will be sent directly to a curated list of high impact organizations!

Join us Local Vibes - Oysters & Chill on Thursday, May 21st at 6:30 EST.

We’ve funded $10 donation credit for each of you to get involved! Click link above to make donation.

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Check out more details on this event and follow @aysstaff on instagram