Cafe Server & Cashier 30 Hrs Food Service

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated cafeteria service associate to prepare, portion, and serve meals to patients and customers. The role includes operating the cafeteria register, coordinating catering deliveries, and maintaining sanitary food service areas.

The position requires up to 1 year of food service experience, basic computer skills, and a Serve Safe certificate is preferred. Competitive hourly pay with variable shifts and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Some High School required.
• Certificate 1 Serve Safe preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Six months to one year of food service experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• All foods plated/portioned according to the standards and in the quantities specified on the menu. Prepares protein salads, vegetables, fruits, sandwiches, etc. as needed. Finishes baking of frozen convenience food products. Works in the grill/pizza areas.
• Works on the cash register in the cafeteria and ensures accuracy of drawer.
• Plans and prioritizes catering deliveries. Organizes food and equipment for the function. Makes sandwiches, salads, baked goods, etc. as needed. Delivers items to event location and is responsible for the set-up and break-down of each function. Communicates all needs to production and supervisory staff. Maintains sanitary condition of all catering equipment.
• Sets up designated station with proper utensils, plates, etc. Works on assigned station during meal service. Serves food in the cafeteria. Keeps supervisor informed of menu item supply levels in a timely fashion to avoid runouts. Breaks down designated station following the completion of serving line. Restocks work area thoroughly.
• Occasionally assembles patient meals as ordered through the At Your Request Room Service Dining system. Uses proper portion for entrées, salads, desserts, and beverages. Prepares food items to par levels in advance of peak meal periods (fruit cups, tossed salads, desserts, beverages). Follows procedures for preparing special trays (Kosher, Low Bacteria, Isolation, Psychiatry, Gastric By-pass).

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

Some High School required

Certificate 1 Serve Safe preferred

0-1 years related work experience required

Six months to one year of food service experience

Basic familiarity with computers

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary: Performs a wide range of tasks, including preparation, set up, storage and delivery of food items to patients and customers.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

1. All foods plated/portioned according to the standards and in the quantities specified on the menu. Prepares protein salads, vegetables, fruits, sandwiches, etc. as needed. Finishes baking of frozen convenience food products. Works in the grill/pizza areas.
2. Works on the cash register in the cafeteria and ensures accuracy of drawer.
3. Plans and prioritizes catering deliveries. Organizes food and equipment for the function. Makes sandwiches, salads, baked goods, etc. as needed. Delivers items to event location and is responsible for the set-up and break-down of each function. Communicates all needs to production and supervisory staff. Maintains sanitary condition of all catering equipment.
4. Sets up designated station with proper utensils, plates, etc. Works on assigned station during meal service. Serves food in the cafeteria. Keeps supervisor informed of menu item supply levels in a timely fashion to avoid runouts. Breaks down designated station following the completion of serving line. Restocks work area thoroughly.
5. Occasionally assembles patient meals as ordered through the At Your Request Room Service Dining system. Uses proper portion for entrées, salads, desserts, and beverages. Prepares food items to par levels in advance of peak meal periods (fruit cups, tossed salads, desserts, beverages). Follows procedures for preparing special trays (Kosher, Low Bacteria, Isolation, Psychiatry, Gastric By-pass).
   Required Qualifications:
6. Some High School required.
7. Certificate 1 Serve Safe preferred.
8. 0-1 years related work experience required.
9. Six months to one year of food service experience.
10. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
    Competencies:
11. Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
12. Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
13. Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
14. Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
15. Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
16. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
17. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
18. Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range:

$17.85 - $24.02

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled