Cafeteria Aide

Newport Hospital and Health Services Careers•Newport, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Supervisor, the Cafeteria Worker performs a variety of food services, including serving food to residents, employees and visitors. Also is responsible for the clean-up and stocking of the cafeteria and food preparation areas. Cafeteria Aide will be responsible for washing dishes as needed, stocking supplies in Assisted Living Nutrition Rooms, and performing basic food preparation in food production areas. (Includes job titles such as Salad Maker, Vegetable Preparer, Cook’s Helper, Dessert Preparer, etc.)

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Food & Beverage Card.
Food service training or prior experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains serving line in a clean, neat and organized manner; requests replenishments as needed.
Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to visitors and employees.
Replenishes the salad bar and keeps it clean.
Replenishes silverware, napkins, cups straws, condiments, etc.
Makes coffee; ensures coffee machines stay full.
Ensures all beverage containers are full, i.e., soda, ice tea, juices.
Wipes down tables and chairs in the cafeteria, or Assisted Living Dining Rooms, throughout the day with a hospital-approved cleaner.
Clears any soiled dishes, trash from tables.
Clears soiled dishes/trays; scrapes refuse into garbage containers; loads dishes/trays onto cleaning racks; rinses dishes/utensils.
Disposes of trash/garbage in the appropriate manner.
Loads and operates dishwashers: trays, dishes, cups, silverware; inspects cleaning to assure quality performance.
Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
Washes specified items by hand: pots, pans, knives, etc.
Cleans refrigerators, freezers and other cafeteria equipment.
Mops floors as scheduled and as needed.
Puts away stock inventory; notifies supervisor when stock item needs ordered.
Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Treats patients/families/visitors with respect and dignity.
Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times; processes food items according to safe food handling procedures.
Operates equipment safely and correctly.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.