Cafeteria Attendant

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% retirement match

Career development

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is hiring for a cafeteria associate to support daily operations in the dining areas. The role includes cashiering, stocking, and maintaining cleanliness across the cafeteria, dish room, and dining spaces.

Work hours align with a day shift schedule, with a focus on friendly, efficient customer service. Ideal candidates will have high school education or GED, basic math and strong teamwork skills, and the ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food service or cafeteria environment preferred.
• Basic math and cash handling skills required.
• Ability to read and follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Handle cafeteria operations including serving, cashiering, stocking, and cleaning.
• Operate cash register and reconcile cash drawer; deposit cash securely as needed.
• Maintain food safety standards and monitor temperatures as required by regulations.
• Stock and rotate supplies; assist with catering functions when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, welcoming dining area.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type Regular Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $17.50 - $21.50 Position Highlights Monday- Friday 7:30am-1:30pm; 48 Hours 2 weeks no weekends Stocking of freezer, coolers and food items. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for all aspects of customer service in the cafeteria, cashier island, dish room, deli, dining room and vending restocking. What You Will Do

• Responsible for all areas of the cafeteria to include, dish room, serving and dining areas as well as cashiering. Obtains, inventories, displays and replenishes hot and cold foods as needed.
• Notifies security to retrieve and secure daily banks, and replenish coins or currency for cafeteria operation as necessary.
• Operates cash terminal. Prints appropriate reports and reconciles the audit to the cash drawer total. Deposits the cash in the Security depository with an escort.
• Records temperatures of hot and cold foods, refrigerators and freezers. Assists with the collection and maintenance of other records as needed by the State and local Health Department, Joint Commission accreditation and OSHA, set Department standards or as otherwise by law.
• Assists with catering functions including assembly, display and clean-up.
• Responsible for cafeteria inventory restocking, and signage.
• Completes assigned daily cleaning schedule within department including, but not limited to individual work area, equipment, pans, and small wares in accordance with Serve Safe, State and local Health Department and set department standards.
• Documents abnormal or unusual situations. Documents and gathers information for any accident/injury or other incident which may occur in the cafeteria or immediate areas. Documents Code Red information to be given to Manager/Supervisor.
• Responsible for delivering excellent customer service by utilizing the appropriate scripts developed for Food and Nutrition Services.
• Responsible for all aspects of stocking and cleaning the cafeteria dining room, patio area, including tables, chairs, floor, cabinets, trash receptacles and microwaves.

Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent ; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].