Culinary Assistant- Coffee Shop

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LMHS brand in Newark, Ohio is hiring for a food service role involving meal preparation and customer interactions. The position requires teamwork and adherence to cleanliness standards while providing exceptional service to customers.

Applicants should have food service experience and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. The environment emphasizes professionalism and commitment to service excellence. Training and compliance with sanitation policies are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of food service experience preferred.
• High level of professionalism in customer interactions.
• Ability to follow sanitation policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal service preparation and cleanup.
• Wash and properly organize coffee shop dishes and utensils.
• Balance cash drawer and prepare cashier reports.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Sanitation compliance

Job description

Position Summary

Under close supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists in the preparation and setup of meal service, serves customers, and assists in the breakdown and cleanup of service areas. Receives, picks up, and/or delivers food items and supplies; stocks shelves and beverage refrigerators; cleans equipment; and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for washing and proper organization and storage of all coffee shop dishes, trays, pots, pans and utensils.
• Assists receiving food items and supplies, stocking shelves and beverage refrigerators, picks up and/or delivers food, supplies, and other items.
• Job requires flexibility in order to be able to perform any and all of the above duties.
• Demonstrates respect, courtesy and professionalism to all patients, guests and hospital associates at all times. Demonstrates commitment to service and contributes to creating a positive, caring environment.
• Follows and complies with all mandatory sanitation policies and procedures.
• Greets and positively responds to all customer needs.
• Receives cash payments and makes change as required for all sales of food and beverages in coffee shop. Able to operate POS system.
• Assists in cleaning, restocking items, and serving customers.
• Balances cash drawer, prepares cashiers reports, pre-sets register, and secures change from office safe for the next day.
• Responsible for ensuring that personal performance reflects the Mission, Vision, Standards of Behavior, and Service Goals.
• Requires constant/accurate communication with Director and Supervisors and able communicate customer feed back.

Requirements

• 2 years of food service experience preferred.
• Requires a substantial level of physical effort. Job involves lifting, moving and standing for long periods of time.
• Work requires very frequent contact with others. Must be able to provide directions and perform other activities, with a high level of professionalism.
• Follows and complies with all company, departmental, state, federal and local regulations and codes.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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