Cafe Associate

Memorial Health • Decatur, IL

3d • $15 - $20

About The Position

Full time
Varied shift
Every other weekend
Cook experience preferred
Prepares and serves food in the cafeteria and performs other duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Cook experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the organization. Demonstrates knowledge of the mission, gives consideration to the principles of the mission (core values: Compassion, Ability, Respect, Excellence, and Service).
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Serves customers graciously and receives them as #1 priority as soon as they reach the serving line.
• Handles negative comments in a professional manner.
• Calls known customers by name.
• Provides suggestive sales.
• Cleans equipment, dispensers, bars, tables, counters and other assigned areas according to Public Health Department and infection control policy.
• Picks up any trays left in the dining room as soon as the customers leave
• Uses equipment correctly; prepares some foods.
• Uses grill and toaster, etc., properly.
• Maintains proper temperatures for both hot and cold foods.
• Consistently cooks foods as they are ordered in a short period of time.
• Communicates with the supervisor of any unusual changes in the equipment.
• Follows cost containment guidelines.
• Rotates all foods.
• Ensures that serving sizes are correct.
• Cuts desserts in proper sizes.
• Ensures adequate supplies are on hand.
• Ensures that containers are stocked with dishes, trays, cups, glasses, napkins, juices, etc.
• Ensures that storage areas are stocked with breads, cereals, eggs, condiments, etc.
• Informs cook of food items in low supply.
• Gathers and delivers coffee supplies to the lounges in the hospital.
• Plan, orders and attractively prepares the dessert menu allowing for minimum leftovers.
• Sets up the salad and dessert refrigerators attractively.
• Consistently sees that supplies are not depleted even if it is the responsibility of others.
• Uses any slow periods to help other employees with their stocking.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines.
• Works well with deadlines.
• Operates cash register quickly and accurately.
• Consistently rings up foods in a timely manner while maintaining the correct balance.
• Charges are always correct.
• Consistently gives appropriate discount.
• Adheres to all personal sanitation guidelines.
• Washes hands and changes gloves frequently.
• Attends and contributes at all safety training sessions.
• Uses good body mechanics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED