Cafe Attendant, line server, busser

Riddle Village•Middletown Township, PA

About The Position

Riddle Village is seeking part-time Cafe Attendants to join its dining department at a lifecare retirement community. The position works primarily during the day, with the exception of the Sunday late-afternoon shift, and includes every other weekend. Under the supervision of the Executive Chef, the Cafe Attendant works on the food line, prepares smoothies, and/or buses tables according to dining department requests, preparation methods, portion-control practices, schedules, sanitation standards, and serving procedures. The role requires a customer-service-oriented approach and an interest in working with older adults.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to follow oral and written instructions in English and speak, understand, read, and write English.
Have an interest in working with older adults.
Display excellent customer-service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team, while maintaining a professional demeanor throughout the shift.
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Be able to work every other weekend.
Be able to work shifts starting as early as 8:30 AM and ending as late as 3:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and Sunday shifts from 2 PM to 7:30 PM.
Be able to stand for most of the shift, walk short distances, stoop, reach for food, lift food and equipment, and tolerate temperature changes when entering and leaving coolers and freezers, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards by completing cleaning tasks on the sanitation list, daily cleaning sheet, or as directed by the Executive Chef.
Follow the policies and procedures of the employee meal programs.
Report food needs to the chef, check that needed items are available, and work with the supervisor on special problems or needs.
Keep the assigned cafe area efficient, clean, and sanitary while on duty.
At the smoothie station, prepare smoothies consistently using recipes and portion-control practices.
On the food line, serve food consistently using portion control and ensure excellent food presentation.
As a busser, keep dining and customer-serving areas clean and clear and clean tables promptly.
Rotate food daily to prevent spoilage and label leftovers with dates according to policy.
Follow safety practices established by the Department of Health and Riddle Village.
Attend in-service training sessions with coworkers to maintain current knowledge in the field.
Work in other areas of the department or cafe as needed.