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Job Summary
The Cafeteria Worker supports daily food service operations by preparing, seasoning, cooking, and displaying a variety of food items, including meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast items, salads, and baked goods. This position also serves as a team lead, helping to support daily production needs, food quality, sanitation, inventory, and overall kitchen operations.

Does this position require patient care?
No

Qualifications

Essential Functions

- Receive food ingredients and supplies from the main kitchen and pantry as needed for daily operations.
- Review production schedules to determine food preparation requirements, including quantities, supplies, and equipment needed for daily service.
- Prepare and display a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, breakfast items, cereals, and simple pastries and breads.
- Follow established recipes, preparation methods, portion guidelines, and quality standards.
- Monitor food during preparation and cooking to ensure quality, taste, appearance, and proper preparation.
- Prepare special diets according to prescribed standards and requirements.
- Complete production sheets, inventory records, and other required documentation.
- Record inventory levels and assist with ordering food, supplies, and stock as needed.
- Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, utensils, equipment, and food preparation areas.
- Identify and properly handle spoiled or unacceptable food, defective supplies, equipment concerns, and other unusual conditions.
- Assist with day-to-day operational needs related to food supplies and equipment.
- Support catering and special events as required.
- Serve as a team lead and assist with coordinating daily food preparation and service activities.

Education

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

Experience

- 5–7 years of experience working as a cook required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation methods, and quality standards.
- Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods using multiple cooking methods.
- Ability to prepare and bake pastries, rolls, breads, and other baked goods.
- Knowledge of food supplies, equipment, ordering procedures, and inventory control.
- Ability to receive and properly handle food, goods, and supplies.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Strong organization and coordination skills.
- Ability to gather information, maintain records, and prepare required reports.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized food service environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Lifting Occasionally
- Carrying Occasionally
- Pushing Occasionally
- Pulling Occasionally
- Reaching Occasionally
- Gross Manipulation
- Fine Manipulation
- Feeling Constantly
- Foot Use Rarely
- Vision - Far Constantly
- Vision - Near Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
165 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade
3
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EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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