Food Service Assistant (part time)

Food Service Assistant (part time)

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• 8/12/2026

Erie

1858 West Grandview Boulevard

Erie

PA

United States of America

Onsite

Hospitality

Part-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Contributes to the overall success of LECOM by providing excellent customer service to all customers. Providing customers with prompt service, quality food and beverages, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment in accordance with LECOM’s standard of excellence.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;

• Knowledge of the protocols and procedures in Institutional education;

• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of LECOM;

• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team;

• Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues. Communicates information to manager so that the team can respond as necessary to create a positive environment during each shift;

• Assists with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed;

• Contributes to positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in employee morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager;

• Delivers excellent customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discovers and responds to customer needs;

• Follows LECOM operational policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all employees during each shift;

• Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that employees can locate resources and various product as needed;

• Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products;

• Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods;

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance;

• Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

• Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

• Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment;

• Confident in handling ambiguity and fluid situations and have an abundance of common sense and pragmatism;

• Ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization and throw equal enthusiasm behind the more routine, hands-on activities, as well as those requiring a higher profile;

• Organizational skills; must be accurate and attentive to detail;

• Ability to maintain an established work schedule; assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands;

• Interpersonal skills to include tact and diplomacy;

• Organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

• Strong computer literacy and accurate data entry skills;

• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;

• Knowledge of the protocols and procedures in Institutional education;

• Ability to learn quickly; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed;

• Flexibility to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs;

• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

• Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

• Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education: High School diploma and/or equivalent required.

Experience: Previous customer service experience preferred.

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation;

• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays;

• Meet store operating policies and standards, including, but not limited to, providing quality beverages and food products, cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation;

• Engage with and understand our customers, including, but not limited to, discovering and responding to customer needs through clear and pleasant communication;

• Prepare food and beverages to standard recipes or customized for customers, including, but not limited to, recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients or substituted ingredients; and

• Be available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift.