Food Service Worker/Cashier

University-of-Health-Sciences-and-Pharmacy-in-St.-Louis-1; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement match

Time off benefits

Leave for parental and caregiver

Job summary

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is seeking a Food Service Worker to support both back- and front-of-house operations. The role includes meal preparation, cashier duties, and customer service in a fast-paced environment on a full-time basis.

Shifts run Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm. The university offers insurance, retirement, and time-off benefits. Candidates should be capable of standing long hours and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in foodservice/food preparation preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating as directed by the chef.
• Greet and serve customer orders with a positive demeanor.
• Assist with cleaning BOH and dining areas; operate a food register as needed.
• Follow food safety standards and sanitation procedures at all times.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Cash register

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is looking for a Food Service Worker. This position assist other employees in the back of the house and front of the house as needed; following all sanitary and health related protocols by preparing and serving great food, and cashiering on a daily basis. This is a full-time, hourly, five-day, year-round position entitled to University insurance, retirement and time off benefits. The standard schedule will include shifts as follows: Monday through Friday: 6:30am-2:30pm. The University is located in St. Louis in the middle of the Washington University medical campus near public transportation.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.Greet and serve customer orders in a timely manner.Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with unit guests, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.Assist with cleaning the BOH and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free or contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.Operate a register for food purchases using cash, credit/debit, and/or declining balance food service funds.Other duties as assigned by ManagementQualifications:High School diploma or equivalent requiredPrevious experience in foodservice/food preparationPrevious experience in foodservice and/or food preparationHigh energy levelGood communication skillsAbility to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work a cash register and make change.Ability to prepare food properly, safely and quicklyAbility to stand for the duration of a work shiftAbility to lift or otherwise move up to 50 pounds in weightIf this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:Follow the simple steps to apply online. With your application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.Benefits:UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holidays, sick and vacation time. University employees haveEOE Statement:The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service. Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.