Food Service Assistant

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About the role

Responsible for preparing and selling food and drinks to customers. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot food, including proofing, pressing, stretching, saucing, and adding toppings to pizza
• Bakes food items in ovens and slices cooked pizza
• Places baked items in the warmer and steams hot dogs and buns
• Rings up sales, collects money, makes change, and assists members with self-serve kiosks
• Places whole pizza orders from members at the counter and on the phone
• Assembles and presents orders to members using tongs for hot food items
• Follows department production, cash handling procedures, and standards
• Dispenses dessert and drink items such as ice cream, latte, and smoothie
• Cleans, sanitizes, services, and refills dispensing machines
• Maintains self-serve soda pop area, condiment table, and eating area
• Busses, cleans, and sanitizes tables; sweeps and mops floors; empties trash
• Cleans and sanitizes machines, work surfaces, floors, and counters
• Washes containers, pans, and utensils in 3-compartment sink, power wash sink, or dishwasher
• Moves patio tables to clean the floor around tables
• Takes garbage to the trash compactor and operates the compactor
• Disassembles and deep cleans pizza oven according to department SOPs
• Follows safety and security procedures
• Pulls ingredients and supplies from the warehouse
• Stocks large volume ingredients to shelves, cooler, and freezer
• Stages ingredients to the preparation area and refills dispensing machines
• Complies with health codes, including sanitation, temperatures, product rotation, and expiration dates
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as needed
• Assists with department duties and in other departments of the warehouse as necessary

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees)

Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business, apart from any religious or disability considerations. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.