Catering Specialist

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This position’s assignment generally requires greater responsibility than a Dietetic Assistant. This role’s assignments include cashier (including Doctor’s Dining and Espresso), catering, and storeroom. Customer satisfaction is crucial to these assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) prior to starting OR obtain a MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment* and a permanent MCHD FSWP within 1 month of start date (next available class).  Must have a valid MCHD FSWP throughout employment.  *Until a Temporary FSWP is obtained: May not handle exposed food or any food contact surface, equipment or utensil; May be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Properly handles cash, credit cards, payroll deductions and meal vouchers  following department policies

2. Efficiently and accurately operates the register system including correct change, asking customers to open containers and over/under deposits within department compliance guidelines.

3. Reviews the menu, pricing and register screen prior to starting shift.

4. Maintains work area throughout shift.  Area is clean and well stocked.

5. Follows all recipes and techniques when preparing beverages.

6. Assembles supplies needed for catered events.

7. Sets-up, delivers, serves and cleans catered events according to established standards.

8. Interacts with customers in a professional courteous manner.  For catered events, service is quiet an unobtrusive.

9. Items are stored according to FDA Food Code

10. Work with vendors regarding deliveries, orders, pars and proper storage.

11. Items are inspected during receiving and unacceptable products are rejected and documented for credit.

12. Follows training and safety procedures when operating equipment. Equipment is cleaned and properly stored.

13. Inventories assigned areas and stocks to par.  Assembles and delivers orders for a variety of areas.

14. Dietetic Assistant duties may be assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Requires bending, lifting and carrying of food and supply items and equipment of up to 50 lbs.  (150 lbs. & ability to push or pull 4000 lbs. in inventory positions.)

2. Ability to stand for all of the working day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to effectively work in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.

2. Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Math skills required to work with cash and inventory.

2. Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Additional Job Description:

Shifts and weekends vary according to events; Main shift of 530a to 2p with possible changes based on events.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

602 WVUH Catering

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.