Food Service Worker I - CAFETERIA - FTB - Evenings

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Torrance is seeking a Cafeteria Employee to support food services operations. This role involves preparing and serving food, ensuring safety and sanitation, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient satisfaction, along with necessary food handling certifications.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ANSI accredited Food Handler Certificate within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing cashiering, cooking, and operating specialized equipment.
• Training and developing Food Service Workers.
• Ensuring high performance in customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Food Safety

Education

ANSI accredited Food Handler Certificate

Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Job Title: Cafeteria Employee

Under the direct supervision of the Retail Manager and/or the Operations Manager, the Cafeteria Employee performs duties related to dish room, pots & pans, sanitation, and preparing & serving a variety of food items to employees and guests. Additional responsibilities include:

1. Performing complex tasks: cashiering, cooking made-to-order grill items, operating equipment requiring special skills and training.
2. Supporting management: assisting with daily operations of patient food services, training and developing Food Service Workers I and II, and assessing their competencies.
3. Providing leadership: offering support, guidance, and mentorship to Food Service I staff.
4. Customer service: demonstrating high performance in customer service and patient satisfaction.
5. Receiving procedures: following proper procedures for receiving food and supplies, maintaining logs, and conducting checks for packaging, temperature, and sanitation.
6. Taking corrective actions as needed.
7. Handling inquiries: answering phones and addressing questions or concerns when supervisors are not present.
8. Safety and maintenance: reporting unsafe practices, emergency situations, or performance issues, and assisting with opening and closing procedures.
9. Monitoring needs: communicating food, equipment, supply needs, or maintenance issues to management.
10. Training staff: educating staff on safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
11. Improving service: assisting with system, procedure, and task analysis to enhance cafeteria service.

License / Certification Requirements

ANSI accredited Food Handler Certificate or Food Protection Manager Certification within 1 year of hire.

Compensation Range

$23.00 - $25.09 per hour