Food Services Attendant Dietary MHB

Catholic Health System; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health System seeks a cafeteria associate at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo to prepare and assemble meals, serve patrons at the cafeteria, and operate the cash register.

The role requires adherence to safe food handling procedures, as well as cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment. This position also involves transporting equipment, meals and supplies as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Cash register skills preferred.
• Ability to read and write English; follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate with patrons and team members.
• Ability to tell time and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble meals.
• Serve cafeteria patrons and operate the cash register.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing in work areas and equipment.
• Transport equipment, meals and supplies as requested by Supervisors.

Skills

Cash register skills

Reading & writing English

Communication

Time awareness

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

6:00am-2:00pm

Summary:

Performs a variety of duties to include preparation and assembly of meals. As needed serves cafeteria patrons and works on the cash register. Adheres to safe food handling procedures. Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties in work areas and equipment. Transports equipment, meals and supplies to various destinations according to Supervisors’ request.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• Cash register skills preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to read and write English: follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate
• Ability to tell time and read a clock
• Ability to perform basic Math functions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
• Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
• Subject to burns and cuts
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Exposed to hazards of steam and heat
• Exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements
• Subject to standing and walking most of the workday
• Extreme Cold: temperature cold enough to cause marked bodily discomfort
• Extreme Heat: temperature hot enough to cause bodily discomfort
• Moisture: frequent contact with water and other liquids