Cafeteria/Food Services Associate

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We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package at FSL. We assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings, or accomplishments you bring to the position. Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally. We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perquisites in line with our compensation philosophy. The salary range is a reflection of many similar like positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned. FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perquisites.

Position Summary

The Cafeteria Associate is responsible for all cafeteria service to personnel during lunch. Maintains sanitation and proper food standards in the cafeteria at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up cafeteria steam table, cold food service, dishes and silverware prior to serving time; maintains adequate supplies throughout the serving period.
• Prepares items needed for salad bar and deli bar, including tuna salad and chicken salad.
• Serves food prepared by the cook in correct portions using proper utensils; serves staff in a friendly, polite manner taking into consideration their desires and needs.
• Promotes sales through specials and creative ideas.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the cafeteria area (counters, tables, chairs, microwaves, etc.).
• Maintains department quality assurance standards including correct storage and serving of food items at proper temperatures.
• Assists in preparation of cold food items for cafeteria.
• Listens to customers’ ideas and suggestions, and reports them to Management for evaluation.
• Participates in in-service education, department meetings, and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as required by management or by Administration from time to time.
  
  
  

Expectations of the Position:

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning - start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented personality.
• Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).
  
  
  

Qualifications of the Position:

• Education: High school education preferred.
• Experience:
• Skills: Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Licenses / Certifications:
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, “Home-Like,” nursing Home setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Refer to Physical Requirements form.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.
  
  
  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and very effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the above position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that the duties specifically identified are the only duties required to perform this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Employees may perform other related duties within Federal and/or State regulations to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is not a guarantee of employment for any set period and that either the organization or employee may terminate employment at any time with or without case. Furthermore, this job description may be added to or revised at any time.