Cafeteria Assistant

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,598,000 - 60,835,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

401(k) plan matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Health & fitness benefits, discounts

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas cafeteria team member needed to support daily operations in Topeka. You will handle prep, warewashing, serving, and stocking, contributing to a standard of EXCELLENCE in product and customer experience.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of industrial food service experience; training on commercial cooking equipment is provided. Competitive compensation and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in industrial food service (1+ years) is preferred.
• Ability to follow set standards and maintain food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Follow portion sizes and quality standards.
• Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation.
• Complete daily shift work on time and with excellence.
• Use FIFO inventory rotation to maintain storage standards.
• Ensure regular attendance as required by policy.
• Comply with corporate compliance programs and confidentiality policies.
• Assist with on-campus delivery of meals.

Skills

Food service

Punctuality

Inventory knowledge

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial cooking equipment

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

You Belong At Blue

Why Join Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.

Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.

Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.

Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

A cafeteria assistant performs daily individual primary responsibilities in accordance with daily business needs. Including but not limited to general prep, warewashing, serving, and stocking. Utilizes time wisely to be available to assist others in accomplishing a common goal of providing and maintaining a standard of EXCELLENCE in both our finished product and customer experience.

Work Location

This position is located in our Topeka, KS office.

What you'll do

• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department policies and procedures.
• Maintains proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing for, during, and after services.
• Completes daily shift work, as assigned, in a timely manner, and in accordance with a standard of excellence.
• Always follow the FIFO method of inventory rotation to assure health sanitation storage guidelines are met.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function as defined by policy.
• Must comply and implement with all corporate compliance programs and policies involving but not limited to information security, standards, and guidelines relative to access control with complete confidentiality.
• Assist with delivery of meals on campus.

What you'll need

EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent or GED preferredExperienceAble to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow verbal and/or written instructions for equipment, recipe production, formulations, and warewashing while always maintaining food safety protocols. requiredMinimum 1 years' experience in industrial food service for large groups to include cooking methods, portion control, and scullery preferredUse of commercial cooking equipment is preferred with three to six months on-the-job training. preferredLicenses and CertificationsValid Drivers License and insurable through the Company insurance policy preferredTravelMinimal travel (0-10%) on-campus delivery of catering mealsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to follow set standards with proper hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion food on serving lines.Ability to maintain all health and department protocols in scullery and/or dish room daily.Ability to follow and maintain basic inventory standards for business necessity.Ability to be cross-trained, retain learned knowledge with continued execution with little supervision.Exhibits outstanding attendance and punctuality and takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences.Understanding of food safety regarding, temperatures, storage, and sanitation/chemical.

Compensation

$16.96 - $21.20Non-exempt Grade 9Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.