Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO 63110

Overview

Position Type Staff (Full-time) Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Dining and Food Services

Description

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is looking for a Food Service Worker. This position assists other employees in the back of the house and front of the house as needed; following all sanitary and health related protocols by preparing and serving great food, and cashiering on a daily basis. This is a full-time, hourly, five-day, year-round position entitled to University insurance, retirement and time off benefits. The standard schedule will include shifts as follows: Monday through Friday: 6:30am-2:30pm. The University is located in St. Louis in the middle of the Washington University medical campus near public transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.
• Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.
• Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.
• Greet and serve customer orders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with unit guests, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.
• Assist with cleaning the BOH and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.
• Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free or contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.
• Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Operate a register for food purchases using cash, credit/debit, and/or declining balance food service funds.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in foodservice/food preparation
• High energy level
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work a cash register and make change.
• Ability to prepare food properly, safely and quickly
• Ability to stand for the duration of a work shift
• Ability to lift or otherwise move up to 50 pounds in weight

UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holidays, sick and vacation time. University employees have

The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service. Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.