Food Service Worker- Salad Bar

Southern Foodservice Management Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management Inc. in Austin, TX is hiring a Food Service Worker- Salad Bar for a Monday–Friday shift from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at a pay range of $16.00 to $17.00 per hour. This role supports the salad and yogurt bar, assists with prep, and serves guests during meal periods.

Applicants should have prior deli or food service experience, knowledge of food safety practices, and strong customer service skills to ensure a smooth operation and high-quality service at the IRS location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a deli, cafeteria, or food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble yogurt bar and salad bar; rotate and stock grab and go cooler.
• Perform prep work of menu items as assigned (slicing, dicing, chopping, cutting, rolling, mixing, washing, etc.).
• Operate equipment such as slicers, buffalo choppers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
• Serve customers on the serving lines during meal service times and maintain proper flow rate.
• Replenish food items during service and assist with general kitchen duties (catering, cleaning, dishwashing).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of FOH and BOH areas per guidelines.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Job description

Description

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contact food service company, is now looking to hire a Food Service Worker- Salad Bar for our IRS location in Austin, TX.

• The schedule is Monday - Friday.


• The pay range is $16.00 - $17.00 per hour.


• Work schedule is 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble yogurt bar, salad bar. Rotate and stock grab and go cooler.


• Responsible for preparation work of menu items as assigned by Cook I and Cook IIs including but not limited to slicing, dicing, chopping, cutting, rolling, mixing, washing, rinsing, panning, slacking, etc.


• Operate equipment such as slicers, buffalo choppers, and ovens safely and efficiently.


• Responsible for efficiently and proficiently serving customers on the serving lines during meal service times. Must maintain proper flow rate of customers as prescribed by Management.


• Perform simple cooking tasks such as 1 step heating (i.e. scoop and bake cookies) as assigned by Cook I.


• Maintain a clean and organized salad station, following all sanitation and food safety guidelines; both in the FOH and the BOH preparation area.


• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with guests and fulfilling their needs accurately.


• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure consistency in service and food quality.


• Replenishing food items as required during service, breakdown service areas after the meal period and assisting with general kitchen duties as needed, including caterings, cleaning and dishwashing.

Cleaning Assignment

• Must maintain cleanliness and appearance of service line and areas during meal periods wiping up spills and maintaining a clean and neat appearance.


• Clear service lines and thoroughly clean service lines and areas after meal service.


• Perform other cleaning tasks assigned by Cook I, Shift Leader or Management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in a deli, cafeteria, or food service setting preferred.


• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.


• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Other Duties and Tasks

• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any Job or Position assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check


• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs


• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%


• Movement of objects: Frequent


• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling


• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional


• Stooping: Frequent


• Reaching: Frequent


• Handling: Frequent


• Talking/Hearing: Frequent


• Seeing: Frequent


• Temperature Variation: Frequent