Customer-Facing Food Service Specialist

Chartwells Higher Education; Alcove (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Food Service Worker in New York to prepare, present and serve meals while upholding quality standards. This role involves multi-site duties including cashiering and line serving in healthcare campus dining settings.

The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, timely service, and teamwork. Candidates should have strong English communication, be capable of lifting and standing for long periods, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase on daily basis.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control. Notify cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Food Service Worker in New York to prepare, present and serve meals while upholding quality standards. This role involves multi-site duties including cashiering and line serving in healthcare campus dining settings.

The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, timely service, and teamwork. Candidates should have strong English communication, be capable of lifting and standing for long periods, and work well in a fast-paced environment.