Cafeteria Worker - Part-time

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a reliable Cafeteria Associate to support daily food service operations and catered events at Lancaster General Hospital. You will help prepare and serve food and beverages, assist customers, and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.

This role involves varied shifts, cash handling, and maintaining high standards of service as part of our patient- and visitor-focused dining team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the food service industry.
• At least 1 year of experience operating a cash register.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and store food and beverage items according to established guidelines.
• Accurately portion and present food in an appealing manner.
• Maintain well-stocked and organized self-serve stations.
• Assist with catered events, including tracking items distributed and returned.
• Operate the cash register as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cafeteria and dining areas, including equipment.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming experience for all customers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register operation

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

We are seeking a reliable and service-oriented Cafeteria Associate to support daily food service operations and catered events. In this role, you will help prepare and serve food and beverages, assist customers, and ensure a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.

Location: Lancaster General Hospital, 555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

Responsibilities

• Prepare and store food and beverage items according to established guidelines

• Accurately portion and present food in an appealing manner

• Maintain well-stocked and organized self-serve stations

• Assist with catered events, including tracking items distributed and returned

• Operate the cash register as needed

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cafeteria and dining areas, including equipment

• Contribute to a positive and welcoming experience for all customers

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• At least 1 year of experience in the food service industry

• At least 1 year of experience operating a cash register

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts between 6am & 9pm

• Every other weekend

• Every other holiday

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.