Lead Cafe Server

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing high quality food services in the cafeteria, adhering to all mandated health and safety regulations.

As a Lead Cafe Server, this position will also assist the Chef/Team Leader with overseeing kitchen operations and providing daily direction to Cafe Servers. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Chef/Team Leader with the following functions:
  • Ordering, receiving and organizing food and supplies.
  • Planning and developing menus, including new menu ideation.
  • Training new associates and providing daily work direction.
• Oversees kitchen operations at either location; ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, professionally and in line with our high quality standards.
• Cooks and prepares food in accordance with health and safety requirements. Ensures that other team members are also in compliance.
• Collects payments for food items and reconciles cash transactions. 
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies in the serving area and maintains cleanliness of serving area. 
• Cleans dishes, equipment, food preparation area and serving areas in accordance with health and safety requirements. 
• Assists customers in a prompt and professional manner. 
• Transports food items, supplies and equipment to other cafeteria as needed. 

Qualifications

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in food preparation.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Associate's Degree or Certification in food service, nutrition or related field desired.
• Serve Safe Food Handler Training Certification desired. 

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Leadership skills
• Basic math skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to operate independently
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in a standard kitchen/cafeteria environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers as well as exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment and metal objects. Work involves the usage of knives, dicers, mixers, slicers and other sharp objects. Employees may be required to drive a motorized cart to transport materials to various sites within the Corporate campus. Work surfaces may be slippery. Work may involve exposure to moderate noise levels, based upon specific work site and/or equipment operation.