Counterworker

Position Details

Position Title: Counterworker

Position Purpose: To perform a variety of food preparation and serving tasks in busy, popular cafe.

Required Qualifications

• High School or equivalency
• Six months of relevant experience in food service operations
• Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to apply customer relations procedures and policies
• Good attention to detail; neat appearance
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiarity with sanitary procedures relating to food preparation
• Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• May work varied shifts and overtime
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 1pm-9:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off

Key Accountabilities

Food Service (40%): Replenishes beverages, portioned items, hot food, salad and sandwich bars, bulk ingredients and baked goods. Serves food items promptly and courteously following sanitary guidelines and portion control. Prepares limited food items such as vegetables, fruit salads, pre-made sandwiches and omelets.

Cashier (30%): Operates cash register, reviews price sheets, scans items, collects payments, maintains awareness to prevent shoplifting, counts money and starts/closes register.

Maintenance (20%): Washes dishes by hand and using commercial dishwasher, sweeps and mops, empties trash, cleans table-tops.

Culture and Employee Belonging (10%): Demonstrates commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness.