Aide Cafeteria

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

285d • $16 - $25

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Primary responsibility for routine duties in the Cafeteria to provide food and beverage service to employees and visitors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Food Service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift approximately 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains the hot food service area. Sets up steam table according to established department guidelines. Serves customers in a courteous and efficient manner. Maintains proper portion control according to supervisor instructions. Maintains work area in a neat and sanitary condition. Notifies the supervisor of any shortage in food items in sufficient time so that there is no interruption in service.
• Sets up and maintains the salad and dessert area. Sets up both the salad and desserts bar by guidelines. Replenishes all salad and desserts as they are taken by the customers. Maintains work area in a neat and sanitary condition as well as the floors around the area. Maintains the counter in the service area to be neat and clean. Notifies the supervisor of any shortage so there is no interruption in service. Serves customers in a courteous and efficient manner. Always labels and dates all items and rotates all stock.
• Sets up and maintains the dining room area. Maintains counters to be clean and neat through service. Restocks condiment supplies as needed. Restocks plasticware so there is no charge. Cleans and sanitizes tables and chairs to department guidelines. Removes garbage and soiled trays to kitchen to be cleaned. Maintains an adequate supply of dry clean trays. Maintains the floors in the dining room to be clean and free of trash. Serves customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Assembles necessary food, supplies, and equipment for special functions. Delivers special functions presentation by scheduled start of the function. All food, supplies and equipment will be assembled to start service without interruption. Ensures equipment is properly cleaned and stored according to department guidelines. Promptly reports defective equipment to supervisor for repair. Cleans up room after function is finished, discarding all trash and unused perishables. Serves customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work area. Maintains floors and walls in the department by cleaning up work area as soon as possible. Helps maintain refrigerators to be kept clean and neat. Counters and tables in the department area are being cleaned and sanitized.
• Transports supplies and food from the kitchen to the cafeteria. Maintains supplies in the department so no interruption in service occurs. Checks assigned areas to make sure they are well stocked with supplies throughout the day. Cleans and sanitizes work areas. Rotates stock and supplies. Places orders and supplies in their assigned area. Consistently covers, dates, and labels all opened food containers.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED