Substitute Cafeteria Attendant

About the role

This culinary position at Thompson Central Park New York requires basic communication skills and the ability to lift and carry moderate weight. Food and beverage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up breakfast service: close drain valves, fill steam tables at start of shift, and ensure temperature setup for all bain-maries.
• Prepare and set out pastries, cereal, toaster, bagels, cut fruit, and whole fruit.
• Check tables and chairs for cleanliness and ensure condiment setup is complete (salt, pepper, soy sauce, Tabasco, and full napkin dispensers).
• Set up beverage station with full dispensers (milk, orange juice, hot chocolate, lemonade when available).
• Pick up hot options for the morning, such as oatmeal or the chef’s feature, from the line.
• Set out hot cereal condiments on the salad bar, including nuts, raisins, dried fruit, and shredded cheddar cheese.
• Back up whole and cut fruit for all three meal periods.
• Follow the salad bar prep list, ensuring all food for overnight teams is prepared and stored properly.
• Date and label all food products for proper storage during and after service.
• Clean and sanitize all tables and refill napkin holders.
• Maintain hot food throughout the meal period, replenishing pans when half full and wiping down the area to keep it clean and presentable.
• Hold hot foods at 165 degrees, baste with sauces, and maintain fresh presentations; change pans as needed.
• Discard poor-quality food (consult if unsure) and replenish the salad bar and soup as needed.
• Taste all food items daily to ensure quality.
• Start food and paper requisition in the morning for the next day; complete by the night shift and leave in the chef’s office for authorization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay

Salary range: $31.1031–$41.4708 per hour.