Counter Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Counter Assistant

US-NY-Einstein/Resnick - Bronx

Job ID: 2025-17523
Type: Food Services
# of Openings: 1
Category: 1199 Union
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Overview

The Counter Assistant, III will provide support in a variety of areas to Food Services.

1. Assist in daily cleanup & set-up of coffee shop.
2. General stocking & receiving of deliveries.
3. Prepare and deliver outgoing orders and morning coffee shop inventory.
4. Prepare fruit platters and bowls; specialty sandwiches and provides food preparation assistance such as washing/chopping vegetables and other food items.
5. Set up and maintain counter/sandwich area and check-out counter.
6. Set-up and maintain stock of foods for purchase and service. Restock inventory.
7. Provide counter service to guests. Answer telephone and provide guidance to callers.
8. Provide set-up and clean-up for catered parties and events.
9. Identify prices of goods and tabulate bills using cash registers and/or calculators. Process cash and credit/debit card transactions. Issue receipts and/or change due to customers.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Background

• H.S. Diploma and 3 years of related experience required.
• Prior experience in food preparation using fresh produce strongly preferred.
• NYS license food handler preferred. Knowledge of Kosher dietary laws also preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Good organization skills. Provides excellent customer service and is detailed oriented.
• Must be able to handle food according to established sanitary guidelines.
• Speaks to clients and colleagues in a respectful and thoughtful manner.
• Creative thinker with original ideas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knife skills and use of slicer is suggested.

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