Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

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

Benefits

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

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