Cafe Associate

USD $15.25/Hr. (Max USD $20.42/Hr.)

• Full time
• Varied shift
• Every other weekend
• Cook experience preferred

Prepares and serves food in the cafeteria and performs other duties.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Food service experience is preferred.

• Moderate exposure to uncomfortable temperature levels, above average noise levels, and/or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
• Moderate physical exertion is required, including frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching and frequent lifting of average loads (6 to 25 pounds).

• Must be able to work under stress and to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the organization. Demonstrates knowledge of the mission, gives consideration to the principles of the mission (core values: Compassion, Ability, Respect, Excellence, and Service).
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Serves customers graciously and receives them as #1 priority as soon as they reach the serving line.
• Handles negative comments in a professional manner.
• Calls known customers by name.
• Provides suggestive sales.
• Cleans equipment, dispensers, bars, tables, counters and other assigned areas according to Public Health Department and infection control policy.
• Picks up any trays left in the dining room as soon as the customers leave.
• Uses equipment correctly; prepares some foods.
• Uses grill and toaster, etc., properly.
• Maintains proper temperatures for both hot and cold foods.
• Consistently cooks foods as they are ordered in a short period of time.
• Communicates with the supervisor of any unusual changes in the equipment.
• Follows cost containment guidelines.
  • Rotates all foods.
  • Ensures that serving sizes are correct.
  • Cuts desserts in proper sizes.
  • Ensures adequate supplies are on hand.
  • Ensures that containers are stocked with dishes, trays, cups, glasses, napkins, juices, etc.
  • Ensures that storage areas are stocked with breads, cereals, eggs, condiments, etc.
  • Informs cook of food items in low supply.
  • Gathers and delivers coffee supplies to the lounges in the hospital.
  • Plan, orders and attractively prepares the dessert menu allowing for minimum leftovers.
  • Sets up the salad and dessert refrigerators attractively.
  • Consistently sees that supplies are not depleted even if it is the responsibility of others.
  • Uses any slow periods to help other employees with their stocking.
  • Follows all sanitation guidelines.
  • Works well with deadlines.
  • Operates cash register quickly and accurately.
  • Consistently rings up foods in a timely manner while maintaining the correct balance.
  • Charges are always correct.
  • Consistently gives appropriate discount.
  • Adheres to all personal sanitation guidelines.
  • Washes hands and changes gloves frequently.
  • Attends and contributes at all safety training sessions.
  • Uses good body mechanics.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Operates cash register quickly and accurately.
• Consistently rings up foods in a timely manner while maintaining the correct balance.
• Charges are always correct.
• Consistently gives appropriate discount.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all personal sanitation guidelines.
• Washes hands and changes gloves frequently.
• Attends and contributes at all safety training sessions.
• Uses good body mechanics.