WMCH-Cafeteria Worker (FT)

WVU Medicine; Weirton, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a cafeteria associate to operate the cash register, stock supplies, and maintain clean and safe dining areas. Duties include serving customers, ensuring proper food temperatures, and supporting catered events.

The role requires a Food Handlers card and a high school diploma or equivalent; the shift is a day schedule with a 40-hour work week at the hospital cafeteria in Weirton, WV.

Qualifications

• Current County issued Food Handlers card or online card obtained through StateFoodSafety.com within 1 week of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates cash register accurately and balances daily cash banks.
• Restocks food and non-food items in cafeteria and catering areas.
• Maintains sanitation standards for cafeteria, catering and storage areas.
• Reports issues with cash register or incidents to supervisor.
• Supports customers and staff with courtesy and assistance.
• Ensures food is handled safely and at proper temperatures.
• Operates cafeteria equipment and maintains its cleanliness.
• Sets up and serves cafeteria foods and catering items as needed.
• Keeps daily menu boards updated and maintains a clean, safe workplace.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Sanitation

Reading/writing tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Provides services related to staff and visitor food service, and patient food service including operating computerized cash register; restocking food and non-food items in respective areas of cafeteria and catering. Maintains clean and orderly appearance of cafeteria; set up and delivery of catered functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current County issued Food Handlers card or online card obtained through StateFoodSafety.com within 1 week of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates cash register accurately. Completes all cash register reports and daily price adjustments. Completes closing procedures and balances cash banks.
• Orders and restocks food and non-food items in cafeteria and catering areas.
• Maintains sanitation standards for cafeteria, catering and storage areas according to department and hospital requirements. Follows appropriate cleaning schedules.
• Reports unusual incidents within the cafeteria, and cash register problems to the supervisor.
• Attends in-service education and department meetings, and adheres to hospital/department policies and procedures.
• Services the customer and employee with respect and courtesy. Provides assistance within cafeteria dining area and for catered functions.
• Food is handled safely. Monitors, records and maintains proper temperature control of all food products.
• Operates all cafeteria equipment including grill, fryer and maintains appropriate cleaning schedule for equipment.
• Follows appropriate procedures for setup, preparation, service, of cafeteria foods, catering and catered functions. Assures that food is of the appearance and quality desired for customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for completion of daily menu boards.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to effectively work in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.
• Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center
• Cost Center: 600
• WMCH Dietary Address: 601 Colliers Way Weirton West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital. Together, the Health System's hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.