Cafeteria Associate - Full time/Day/Evening

Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

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About The Position

The Cafeteria Associate performs duties related to patient meal orders and meal service, food production, inventory, storage, transportation, and sanitation in the kitchen. In the cafeteria, the associate provides food services to employees, volunteers, and visitors while exhibiting exceptional customer service. The role includes receiving cash or credit payments for food and beverages and returning the indicated change courteously. Employees are expected to understand and support the organization’s vision, mission, and values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Daily physical activity requires standing and walking, bending and reaching, and lifting, pushing, or pulling carts, pallets, food supplies, pots, pans, and disposable supplies.
• Ability to push supplies on a cart weighing up to 100 pounds; other lifting, pushing, or pulling duties may involve weights occasionally up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 30 pounds, and/or continuously up to 10 pounds.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises; requires following basic safety precautions and using provided personal protective equipment when working with cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to patient meal orders and meal service, food production, inventory, storage, transportation, and sanitation.
• Follow established guidelines for the use, care, and charging of computer equipment, Spectralink phones, and copy/fax equipment.
• Provide food services to employees, volunteers, and visitors while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Receive cash or credit payments for food and beverages and return the indicated change courteously.

What This Job Offers

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