Cafeteria Attendant

Wawa Inc.; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Salad Bar & Catering Associate, where you'll create delightful dining experiences. This role involves preparing food, assisting with catering events, and maintaining a clean workspace. You'll thrive in a supportive team environment while honing your customer service and communication skills. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a dynamic workplace that values teamwork and community engagement. If you're ready to make a difference and soar to new heights, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in food services preferred.
• Current ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for breakfast and lunch service.
• Assist Catering Lead in daily catering support.
• Maintain inventory at cafeteria.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Soar with us at Wawa.

We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Salad Bar & Catering Associate works within the Cafeteria team to create a pleasant and convenient dining experience at Red Roof Campus, Blossom Hill and Wawa Beverage Center locations.

Principal Duties:

• Prepare food for breakfast and lunch service, as well as catering functions, with focus on daily Salad Bar preparation
• Assist Catering Lead in daily catering support including departmental and corporate events to include buffet set up and maintenance.
• Assist other work stations and teammates as needed
• Keep a clean and organized workspace in accordance with Wawa Quality Assurance standards
• Perform cash register duty and maintain financial accountability for the register’s contents.
• Maintain inventory at cafeteria through various processes, verify receipt of items, and stock inventory upon arrival.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and adapt as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well individually, as well as, in a team environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Must wear uniform as assigned, including non-slip shoes, hat or hairnets
• Ability to learn FSSA process and procedures and demonstrate on a daily basis
• Overtime required at times
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Ability to learn and demonstrate all Wawa Safety and Quality Assurance processes and procedures.
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking, handling, reaching horizontally and grasping firmly
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift: reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling and pushing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repetitively
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs occasionally with assistance from team
• Must be able to push up to 100 lbs frequently

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in food services preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Current ServSafe certification preferred, if not current, must have the ability to obtain within first year of employment
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at [e-mail] or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.