Cold Food Preparer

AnMed•Anderson, SC

About The Position

The Cold Food Preparer prepares items for an assigned station in the Café/Coffee Shop, such as the Pizza Station, Deli Station, Sandwich Bar, Grab and Go Station, or Salad Bar. The role may include preparing some food items and serving at events, including catering events. Duties also include setting up meal-service stations, serving meals, breaking down stations, cleaning and sanitizing, and maintaining equipment. The employee is cross-trained at other stations to provide break relief. The position may involve operating a cash register and handling money, and requires excellent customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; relevant experience in a similar role may be accepted in lieu of education when appropriate.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and to give instructions.
Knowledge of and ability to perform simple mathematical procedures, including units of measurement and portions, as well as cashiering functions.
Three to six months of on-the-job training to become proficient.

Nice To Haves

Prior food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assemble food items needed for the assigned station.
Clean, chop, slice, grate, or grind fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheese needed for production; prepare and cut desserts.
Cook, serve, and replenish food, drinks, or materials at the assigned station.
Ensure products are fresh, attractive, and appropriately portioned.
Inspect food items for quality and temperature, maintain appropriate temperature ranges during meal service, periodically record temperatures, correct discrepancies, and document them in a log.
Label and date perishable items and rotate stock using the FIFO (First In/First Out) principle.
Help keep dining-room counters, tables, chairs, and booths clean and dispose of trash appropriately.
Ensure foodborne-illness prevention checklist requirements comply with DHEC regulations.
Promptly alert a supervisor to customer complaints or problems.
Attend and participate in required hospital and departmental in-services and meetings.
When assigned cashier duties, sign and comply with the Cash Handler’s Agreement; total cafeteria sales; handle cash, charge sales, and payroll deductions; and verify cash-drawer funds at the end of a meal period.