Café Server & Cashier – Food Service & Catering

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring for a food service role in the hospital cafeteria in Boston. The position involves food preparation, set up, portions, and delivery to patients and customers, with responsibilities across multiple stations and catering events.

The role includes serving on the cash register, ensuring accurate drawer, and maintaining sanitary conditions of equipment. Prior food service experience is preferred, with Serve Safe certification encouraged.

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

Customer service

Teamwork

Written communications

Oral communications

Problem solving

Education

High school education

Serve Safe certification

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring for a food service role in the hospital cafeteria in Boston. The position involves food preparation, set up, portions, and delivery to patients and customers, with responsibilities across multiple stations and catering events.

The role includes serving on the cash register, ensuring accurate drawer, and maintaining sanitary conditions of equipment. Prior food service experience is preferred, with Serve Safe certification encouraged.