Café Clerk

Summary:

Performs routine food service tasks and provides customer service under general supervision in accordance with sanitary regulations and company established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods, and desserts; prepares food to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates in accordance with planned menus.
• Operates food production equipment: slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, flat top grill, heat lamp and other kitchen tools.
• Assists residents and guests with food and beverages.
• Operates cash register.
• Ensures all supplies, materials, and equipment are available in assigned work areas for proper performance of duties.
• Maintains replenishment as necessary; prepares supplies and materials as required; reports equipment malfunctions.
• Cleans assigned area following proper sanitary procedures.
• Maintains a safe and productive work environment.
• Follows established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Takes initiative to make things better.
• Proposes solutions to customer concerns and utilizes interdepartmental approach to investigate concerns, propose solutions and assist in implementing change as required. Including new menu ideas and recipes.
• Relates in a positive manner to customers and maintains positive behavior at work.
• Demonstrates professionalism and pride in performance.
• Exhibits a willingness to adapt to changing environments; flexible in work assignment and demonstrates ability to perform as a part of the corporate team.
• Assist in maintaining food storage area in a clean and properly arranged manner.
• Assists in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies as necessary.
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Assist with all special functions and assignments as directed by the Dining Services Manager.

Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food service support function preferred but not required.
• Polite, friendly manner to deal with customers.
• Neat, clean appearance and willingness to follow rules for sanitary food service.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to provide for prompt service.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk during 6-to-8-hour shifts.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pound and place on high and
• low shelves in storerooms.
• Ability to frequently push carts with dishes and supplies up to 60 pounds to storerooms

Other federally regulated requirements:

• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment background check, including (MVR) moving vehicle records.
• Must have or be willing to receive the Flu-Shot Vaccine, and TB testing
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening, to include cannabis.
• Must be willing to undergo biometric screening.

Wesley Willows/Peterson Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wesley Willows/Peterson Meadows operate a Drug & Alcohol-free campus