Employer Information Why choose us? Employer name: Type of business:

Employer Information
Employer name:
On The Bay Seafood
Type of business:
Restaurant
Job location:
On the Bay, Inc.
City:
Ocean City
State:
MD
Zip:
21842
Website:
Why choose us?
Ocean City, Maryland is a very popular destination for Work & Travel students. Many businesses, restaurants and hotels. Friendly community. Enjoy the beach & ocean!
Cultural exchange activities
Over 7 million visit Ocean City, Maryland, a year-round resort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that boasts a 10-mile beachfront, the famous three-mile boardwalk and an
endless number of restaurants and boardwalk attractions. There are tons of other great activities that can be enjoyed on the beach. Ocean City offers many water
activities including jet skiing, kayaking, surfing, parasailing, fishing chaters, dolphin cruises and more.
Position
Job title:
Restaurant Staff - May Arrival
Job description and required skills:
Cashier, General duties, phone answering, prep work, customer assistance. Restaurant experience is a plus. Must be a
team player and work well with others. Must be a "people person" and social to get along well in the restaurant
atmosphere.
English level required:
advanced
Hourly wage (before taxes):
$7.25
Position ID:
24690
Employer: On The Bay Seafood
Position: Restaurant Staff - May Arrival
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Position Information
Tips:
No
Bonus:
no
Estimated hours per day:
Up to 40 hours per week
Number of days per week:
4-6
Possibility of students getting more than estimated hours:
no
If so, is overtime paid at the rate of 1.5 hourly, after 40 hours
of work per week?
no
Earliest start date:
05/15/2014
Latest start date:
05/25/2014
Earliest end date:
09/03/2014
Latest end date:
09/20/2014
Are meals included?
no
Is Skype interview required?
no
Do students complete an additional application upon
arrival?
no
Possibility to find a second job in the area
yes
Second jobs require you to contact CHI at [email protected] or 1-800-432-4643 to receive the required form. The new potential employer will need
to complete it. Both you and the employer will need to sign and return it to CHI for approval.
You can work with a new secondary employer ONLY AFTER you have received written authorization from CHI.
Additional comments regarding second job:
Your primary employer must be your priority.
How soon after arrival will participants begin working?
ASAP
Specific instructions for arrival to employer:
Your welcome letter will have your arrival instructions.
Is training required?
yes
Conditions of training:
Training is paid.
Is there possibility to change positions?
yes
Are students required to wear a uniform?
yes
Does employer provide uniform?
no
Is uniform refundable?
no
Employer: On The Bay Seafood
Position: Restaurant Staff - May Arrival
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Do students need to purchase specific clothes or footwear?
yes
If so, details for clothing:
Must be well groomed at all times. Uniform must be clean and pressed. Hair must be off shoulders
and away from face at all times. No beards. Nails must be clean.
Housing Information
Housing name:
SU13 - On the Bay - International Student Housing
Housing address:
202 South Philadelphia Ave.
City:
Ocean City, MD 21842
Phone:
410-726-2431
Fax:
Contact:
Wayne Hartman
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.ocworkforce.com/housing.php
Housing assisted by:
CHI
Is student required to sign a separate housing contract?
yes
If so, contract details:
Students will be required to sign a housing agreement.
Type of housing:
Motel
Number of people to a room:
4
Bedrooms:
2
Bath:
1
Estimated cost of housing per week:
$100 per person
Is housing cost deducted from paycheck?
no
Is housing deposit required?
yes
Deposit amount:
$150 per person
Housing deposit due date:
On arrival
Instructions for deposit payment:
Deposit and first week's rent are due on arrival.
Is housing deposit refundable?
yes
Conditions for deposit refund:
If housing is maintained throughout stay, housing is left clean & undamaged and student stays
length of contracted time.
Utilities included:
Employer: On The Bay Seafood
yes
Position: Restaurant Staff - May Arrival
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Is the housing mandatory?
no
Can students find alternative housing during their stay?
yes
Method of transportation from housing to work site:
Must arrange own
Transportation details:
Walk or bike to work.
Additional housing features:
There are a variety of housing options available. Housing manager Wayne Hartman will assist you
in finding suitable housing. Your housing will be a furnished apartment, motel or house. Housing will
be shared with other international university students. Housing costs range from $90-$100 per
person, per week.
Location of work site best described as:
Ocean
Location details:
Enjoy 10 miles of FREE, clean beaches and world famous Boardwalk. Ocean City is conveniently
located for easy travel to Washington D.C. and other great American sites. With our variety of
accommodations and things to do, there is truly something for everyone in Ocean City, Maryland.
Many tourists come to enjoy the beautiful beaches, fun amusements, many shops and restaurants.
Average daily temperature:
60 - 95 F; humid
Community or regional website:
www.ocworkforce.com/index.php
Nearest cities:
Washington D.C. 618,000
Distance to nearest cities:
Baltimore / 620,000
What to wear:
Variety of clothing; t shirts, jacket, shorts, pants.
Available public transportation:
Great
Public transportation access:
Great
Accessible amenities (by walking or public transportation):
Food market:
yes
Shopping mall:
yes
Post office:
yes
Bank:
yes
Movie theater:
yes
Restaurants:
yes
Fitness center:
yes
Laundry:
yes
Internet café:
yes
Public library:
yes
Housing will be determined based on your arrival day and time. YOUR LANDLORD HAS REQUESTED AN ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR YOUR ARRIVALS. HE
WILL ALSO ASSIST WITH PICK-UP IF YOU CONTACT HIM IN ADVANCE! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU GET US THE DATE AND TIME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
Employer: On The Bay Seafood
Position: Restaurant Staff - May Arrival
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Suggested Travel Information
Nearest international airport:
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Baltimore, MD (BWI / KBWI)
Nearest airport:
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport - Salisbury, MD (SBY / KSBY)
Transportation from airport to employer and / or housing:
www.bayrunnershuttle.com
Nearest bus station (to the airport):
www.greyhound.com
Bus information (web site):
www.dartfirststate.com
Nearest train information (to the airport):
www.amtrak.com
Train information (web site):
www.amtrak.com
If participant arrives after hours suggested, overnight
accomodation:
BWI Airport hotels
Cost per night:
$50 - $100
Transportation to overnight accomodation:
www.dartfirststate.com
Transportations cost:
$25 or more
Specific instructions:
All travel instructions will be sent to student's email. Look for CHI's "Welcome Letter" ~
www.oceancitymd.gov/public_works/transportation.html#links
Social Security Information
Does the company require students to have Social
Security number before arriving to the work place?
no
Does the company provide Social Security application
assistance?
no
If so, details:
Ocean City, Maryland provides transportation to the SSA office in Salisbury will be available by:
Beach Express will provide shuttle service twice daily Monday through Thursday from City Hall (301
North Baltimore Avenue). Tickets must be purchased in advance at City Hall. Round trip ticket is
$10. SSA will be advised in advance of the number of participants expected to be arriving on the
shuttle each trip, and will be prepared for your arrival at the SSA office.
Where is the closest Social Security office?
2414 Northgate Drive, Salisbury, Ma
How far is the Social Security office from the work place?
30 miles from Ocean City
Employer: On The Bay Seafood
Position: Restaurant Staff - May Arrival
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MANAGER
Niki Woodall
Employment Service Manager
Northeast & Mid-West U.S. Region
1-609-334-9532
Fax: 1-215-405-3920
Toll-free: 1-866-328-8153
[email protected]
www.chinet.org/wt
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Elisa Pyle
Program Coordinator
1 (513) 399-5250
[email protected]
http://chinet.org/wt/work-and-travel.html
www.facebook.com/groups/CHINortheast
EMPLOYER
On the Bay Seafood Restaurant
4204 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 524-7070
Rosemary Corbey
[email protected]
HOUSING
TBA
Est. $100 per person, per week
Security Deposit $100 per person; both due at arrival
--------------------------------------------Dear Student,
Hello and Welcome! We're so happy that you will be visiting our country.
We hope that you will enjoy your stay. Please read carefully through this
Welcome Letter. There is important information including traveling
directions.
Print out a copy of this information so you will have everyone’s contact
information.
My name is Elisa Pyle. I am a Program Coordinator for Cultural Homestay
International (CHI). I will be happy to answer any questions you may
have and I will also be available throughout your stay to assist, if there is
any problem.
There are a few things you will need to do now
1. Purchase a plane ticket.
2. Log onto www.SEVIS.org and enter your flight information. Please fill
in as much information as possible, including flight time.
3. You must contact your employer, to let him know when you will be
arriving and when you will available to start work.
Enjoy your stay!
Sincerely,
Elisa Pyle
BEFORE DEPARTURE
1. Most importantly, read the CHI Student Handbook which you
should have received at the orientation or your student agency. It
is your responsibility to read and follow all rules and procedures in
the handbook.
2. Make sure you have all the correct documents and at least
$1000.00 US funds available to you.
3. CHI advises you to bring one change of clothes in your carry-on in
case your luggage is lost. These things happen and this is an easy
step to take to be prepared. Carry all your paperwork with you. Do
not pack them!
4. Contact your employer by email to notify him/her of your specific
arrival time. Plan your flight accordingly: if your final destination is 5
hours away, make sure your flight arrives early in the day OR you
have made a reservation at a hostel to stay overnight.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN THE USA
Log in to www.sevis.org and enter your flight information as soon as you
purchase your flight ticket. If you have cannot log-in, send an email to
me at [email protected] with the following information:
1. Date of arrival in USA
2. Time of arrival
3. Airport where you are arriving
4. Airline that you are arriving on
5. Flight number
6. Date you are leaving the USA
ARRIVING INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
There are five important documents which you MUST have in your
possession and present to the U.S. immigration officials upon arrival in
the U.S.:
1. Valid passport
2. DS-2019 Form
3. I-797 SEVIS fee receipt
4. J-1 Visa
5. I-94 card **Some airports will no longer require this**
The immigration officer will review all documents, validate and place
a stamp on your DS-2019 form and your passport. The officer will then
return all validated documents to you, including the DS-2019 form.
You should have no problem entering the U.S. as long as you have all
the proper documentation AND cooperate and communicate
respectfully with the U.S. immigration officers at the airport.
Paper I-94 Card vs Electronic I-94
The I-94 card is a record of your arrival and departure in and out of
the U.S. and it indicates the last day you are authorized to stay in the
U.S. legally on the J-1 visa. Starting 26 April 2013, five major airports in
the USA will no longer utilize a paper I-94 card, and within 3 weeks all
international airports in the USA are set to follow with this change.
Most travelers will not be given a paper I-94 form and instead, their
record of arrival and departure will be saved electronically in a
government database. For both paper and electronic I-94, you will
receive a stamp on your passport indicating the last day you are
authorized to stay in the U.S. on the J-1 visa. The letters “D/S” may be
used on your passport (and paper I-94, if you have one) instead of an
actual date, this is an abbreviation for “Duration of Status” and is
equivalent to the dates indicated on your DS-2019 form, plus an
optional 30-day period after your work program, for travel purposes
only. In either case, you must depart the U.S. as specified on your I-94
card and in time to resume your academic responsibilities. Otherwise,
you will be out of status and subject to arrest and deportation.
If you are given a paper I-94 Form to complete on the airplane or by
the immigration officer, please make sure you write your information in
printed capital letters, the same way it is in your passport, with the
dates according to the format requested on the I-94 card. Any
mistake, not matching information, or wrong format in your date of
birth may result in problems when getting your Social Security number!
The paper I-94 card will be validated, stamped and attached to your
passport or given to you by hand.
AFTER YOU ARRIVE IN THE USA
It is extremely important that you log into the SEVIS system within *THREE*
days of your arrival! Log in to www.sevis.org or if you have no access to
the web, call CHI for assistance at 1-800-432-4643.
Refer to your Student Handbook, if you need specific instructions about
how to log in.
There are serious consequences if you do not validate your visa,
beginning with a cancellation of your program, so please do it as soon
as possible!
Your housing will have internet access. You can also call CHI during
office hours of Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm PST. The toll free number
is 1-800-432-4643 and dial 510 when you hear the recording for the Work
and Travel Department to help you.
IMPORTANT FOR PAPER I-94 CARD: The cost of replacing a lost card is
$330 USD and processing time is up to 9 weeks. Please treat all
important documents carefully. CHI is not responsible for providing a
new I-94 card; however, we will assist any participant experiencing
problems.
DRESS CODE
Must be well groomed at all times. Uniform must be clean and pressed.
Hair must be off shoulders and away from face at all times. No beards.
Nails must be clean.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR HOUSING
TBA
APPLYING FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Once you are in Ocean City, you must register with the local Social
Security Office to get your card and number. You must wait at least 10
days after logging into SEVIS before you apply for a Social Security card!
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL TO THE SECURITY OFFICE
Please make sure you log back in www.sevis.org after 3 days you
register to make sure your visa status has been validated. This is a
requirement for applying for a social security number.
Also, a must: please visit www.cbp.gov/I94 to obtain your electronic I94 number and print out a copy of your I-94 card. Upon entering the
U.S, you will receive a paper with instructions on how to access this
website, contact CHI if you require assistance.
If your employer is unable to assist you with transportation to the Social
Security office, please contact me. The local bus may not have a direct
stop at the office and this could be confusing for you.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Office Information
SUITE 1
Address: 2414 NORTHGATE DR
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Phone: 1-866-273-5083
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hours:
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
REMEMBER TO GET A RECEIPT AT THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. IT'S YOUR
ONLY PROOF THAT YOU APPLIED! Also, remember that you must FIRST
validate your status in SEVIS *before* applying for a Social Security
Number.
Your employer needs to have your Social Security number for their
records. They may want to make a photocopy for their files. If you find a
second job, they will also need to know your Social Security number.
SAFETY
Do NOT accept a ride at the airport! Use the travel instructions provided.
If you arrive late, stay at a hostel in New York, Newark or travel directly to
Ocean City, Maryland and stay at a hotel overnight.
If you choose to ride a bike in the USA, please be careful. You must
follow all road signs just as if you were driving a car. Be very cautious as
drivers of cars are on vacation and may be more distracted than
normal. Wear a bike helmet for safety!
TRAVELING
If you travel on your own and need a place to stay, look over the options
of your chosen city at www.hostels.com.
If you have questions, problems or would like to experience something
specific in the USA, please contact me. I am here to assist in any way I
can!
For general questions and emergencies, you may always contact CHI’s
Main Office.
HOUSING
On arrival in Ocean City, call your housing manager Wayne
Hartman who will arrange your housing on arrival. Call: 1-410726-2431. You will be able to view the housing before signing a
lease agreement. There are many rental options from Hotels to
Apartments. Rents will vary. You should pay no more than $100
a week. Plan to have your 1st week rent and a deposit ready to
pay your landlord on arrival. (Most deposits are the same as 1
week of rent but bring $250 total to be safe.)
DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR
HOUSING
DO NOT ACCEPT A RIDE OR A TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AT THE
AIRPORT! Make a reservation with BG Island shuttle service in
advance or take the bus yourself. Directions are below.
BG Island Shuttle Service (recommended):
The easiest way to get from the airport to your housing is to use
the BG Island shuttle service. You must make a reservation in
advance and they will pick you up at the airport with other J1
students and they will take you directly to your housing. The
cost is about $75 depending on what airport you arrive at (see
website for prices). You can make a reservation here:
www.bgisland.net.
JFK International Airport Arrival: Public Transportation (9 hours):
1. At JFK airport, take the New York Airport Service Express Bus
to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. This express bus leaves right
every terminal and costs $15. It leaves every 30 minutes and the
journey from the airport to the bus station is about 1 and ½
hours.
2. At Port Authority Bus Terminal, Purchase a bus ticket to
Ocean City, MD. The cost is about $70 and the ride will take 7
hours. IMPORTANT: Buses leave only once or twice daily. PLEASE
PLAN ACCORDINGLY!! Visit www.greyhound.com for schedules
and fares. You will also have to transfer at least once on this
route. You will arrive at the Ocean City bus station located at
the corner of 2nd Street and Philadelphia Ave.
You must contact your housing in advance to arrange pick-up
from the bus station! Please contact Mr. Wayne Hartman at
410-726-2431 on arrival. You must email him in advance at:
[email protected]
For Late Arrivals in New York City: There is a youth hostel in New
York www.hinewyork.org and you should consider staying there
overnight and going to Ocean City in the morning. Their
website provides clear instructions for how to get there from the
airport. See www.hostels.com for more options.
Newark Airport Arrival: Public Transportation (9 hours)
1. At Newark airport, take the Penn Station bus to Port Authority
Bus Terminal in New York City. The cost will be about $5.
2. At Port Authority Bus Terminal, Purchase a bus ticket to
Ocean City, MD. The cost is about $70 and the ride will take 7
hours. IMPORTANT: Buses leave only once or twice daily. PLEASE
PLAN ACCORDINGLY!! Visit www.greyhound.com for schedules
and fares. You will also have to transfer at least once on this
route. You will arrive at the Ocean City bus station located at
the corner of 2nd Street and Philadelphia Ave.
You must contact your housing in advance to arrange pick-up
from the bus station! Please contact Mr. Wayne Hartman at
410-726-2431 on arrival. You must email him in advance at:
[email protected].
For Late Arrivals in Newark: There is a youth hostel in New York
www.hinewyork.org. and you should consider staying there
overnight and going to Ocean City in the morning. Their
website provides clear instructions for how to get there from the
airport. See www.hostels.com for more options.
Baltimore Washington International Airport Arrival: Public
Transportation (4.5 hours)
1. At Baltimore airport, take a taxi to the Greyhound Bus Station
located at 2110 Haines Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
2. At the Greyhound Bus Station, purchase a ticket to Ocean
City, Maryland. The cost of the ticket is about $46. Buses leave
only 2 times a day so you MUST plan in advance!! Visit
www.greyhound.com for schedules and fares. Traveling from
Baltimore to Ocean city takes about 4 hours.
You must contact your housing in advance to arrange pick-up
from the bus station! Please contact Mr. Wayne Hartman at
410-726-2431 on arrival. You must email him in advance at:
[email protected].