Cafeteria Server & Cashier - Dining & Event Prep

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

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.