Food Service Worker

LEMONTREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC•Port Arthur, TX

15d•$0 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

Lemontree Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Food Service Worker for its food services team at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. The role combines cashier duties and meal service on the serving line. The worker processes cash, credit, and electronic transactions; serves meals; assists residents with meal selections and dietary needs; and helps maintain an appealing, clean, and organized dining environment for residents and staff. The position is full-time, pays $12.00, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule plus every other weekend. Shifts rotate, so flexibility is required. The role is based in a healthcare facility food service area, with exposure to food allergens, hot equipment, and a fast-paced dining setting. Duties may also include extended on-site hours during emergencies or adverse weather when needed to maintain operations.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with residents, visitors, and staff.
Basic math skills and the ability to handle cash transactions accurately.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk, lift trays and supplies up to 25 pounds, and work in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to move quickly and efficiently between cashier and serving-line areas.
Friendly, outgoing manner and ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to perform duties during emergency situations and adverse weather, potentially including extended on-site hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service, cashiering, or customer service.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Accurately process cash, credit, and electronic transactions, provide correct change and receipts, apply discounts and promotions appropriately, and respond professionally to transaction or pricing questions.
Maintain an organized cashier station, follow cash-handling procedures, monitor the cash drawer, report discrepancies promptly, and assist with sales, inventory, and daily financial reporting.
Serve food to residents and guests, provide proper portions and accurate meal selections, and assist residents with choices while accommodating dietary needs and restrictions.
Keep food attractively displayed at appropriate temperatures and maintain a clean, stocked, and service-ready serving line.
Replenish food during meal service and maintain a friendly, approachable manner with residents and staff.
Maintain a clean and sanitized serving line, cashier station, dining area, and other work areas.
Set up and break down the serving line before and after meals; collect and clean trays and utensils.
Help manage inventory and ensure food items and supplies are properly stocked and stored.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene protocols and complete and maintain required food safety logs and documentation.
Assist other food service staff and perform additional duties assigned by management to support operational needs.
Occasionally assist with collecting, disposing of, and removing waste and trash to maintain a safe, hygienic workspace.
Perform duties as needed during emergency situations or adverse weather, including extended on-site work hours when necessary to continue operations.