Part-Time Food Service Assistant
About The Position
PVA is hiring a Part-Time Food Service Assistant to join our growing team. We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Healthiest Employer award winner, recognized for combining cutting-edge technology with a strong, supportive culture. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we would love to connect! Job Description: The Part-Time Food Service Assistant is responsible for supporting daily food service operations within the company cafeteria. This position ensures all food preparation, serving, and cleaning tasks are completed according to quality and safety standards.
Requirements
- Demonstrates a customer-centric mindset, dedicated to delivering exceptional support to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills; ensures that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
- A self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Performs effectively in fast-paced, dynamic settings, maintaining focus and adaptability.
- Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
- Maintains a calm, professional demeanor when navigating challenging or high-pressure situations.
- Efficiently manages multiple projects and competing priorities with urgency, accountability, and follow-through.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical, ensuring precision and consistency in work.
- Creates vision and develops direction to ensure focused attention.
- Exhibits a strong sense of initiative and continuous improvement.
- Creates cost-effective solutions.
- Must have basic use of all kitchen tools.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with preparing all foods that are served in the company cafeteria.
- Assists with breakfast preparation to ensure it is ready to serve by 8:30 am, daily.
- Assists with lunch preparation to ensure it is ready to serve by 12:00 pm, daily.
- Sets up and breaks down food stations before and after service periods.
- Washes pots, pans, dishes, and utensils ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.
- Maintains a clean and professional appearance and work space.
- Assists with weekly menu planning within allocated budget.
- Operates cash register and handles transactions accordingly.
- Make trip to Sam’s club or other needed food suppliers, as needed.
- Provides friendly, efficient service to employees and guests.
- Abides by all Serv-Safe guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
