Cafe Associate

Decatur Memorial Hospital; Tennessee; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Job summary

Memorial Health on-site in Springfield, IL is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate for the day shift, working every other weekend. You will perform cooking, preparation, service and sale of food items in hospital dining areas while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment and delivering courteous patient and customer service at all times.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred and food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the mission, given consideration to its principles (core values).
• Performs daily food preparation, service, and sales in hospital dining areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in work areas according to policy.
• Provides courteous customer and patient service at all times.
• Operates cash register accurately and handles transactions.
• Ensures proper serving sizes and adheres to cost containment guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Cooking equipment

Job description

Position Type: On-site

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Job Description Summary

Part time Day Shift Every other weekend *Must have cooking experience* Performing tasks involved with the cooking, preparation, service and sale of food items in retail food service locations; maintaining cleanliness and appearance of work area and dining area; providing excellent customer and patient service at all times.

Job Description

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

Environmental Factors

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

Physical Demands

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).

Mental Demands

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.

Pay Transparency

$15.50 - $21.44

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation Request Email

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