Food Service Worker/Cashier

About the Job General Summary of PositionWorks primarily in the food service operation handling cash and credit transactions from MedStar/Sodexo customers. Assists in setup and serving of food from counters and steam tables. Duties will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work stations. As a cashier they must accurately operate the cash register/POS and complete the transactions. Will also provide support to the retail operation including setup maintaining supplies and products and assisting in cleanup and closedown. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesContributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and ads to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Operates a cash register (or equivalent) receives payments of cash checks and charges from customers or employees for goods or services making change and issuing receipts or tickets to customers.

Responsible for accurate ring of proper PLU for sale items and/or accurate barcode scan.

Maintains proper security of cash at all times.

May assist in locating reconciling and verifying the accuracy of transactions and operate peripheral equipment that records and supports non-cash transactions.

May also be required to prepare for service before the meal and clean the dining room after the meal (wiping tables vacuuming the floor cleaning chairs ensuring the acceptable appearance of the dining area).May set up and stock the beverage area grab and go items service ware and condiments or other assigned areas.

Sets up stations with entrees soups salads breads condiments other food products and utensils.

Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food belt) and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods.

Cleans and sanitizes workstations counters steam tables and other equipment.

Interacts with customers in the serving and dining areas.

Assists customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested.

Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.

Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

Participates in regular safety meetings safety training and hazard assessments.

May maintain inventory stock and requisitions as well as complete assigned tasks from management every day. Minimal QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent preferred ExperiencePrior work experience not required Related work experience preferred Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.

Basic computer skills preferred.

Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.

Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers vendor representatives supervisors managers customers and client representatives.

Ability to provide clear directions ...For full information see follow application link. MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.