FOOD SERVICES ASSOCIATE 1 - FOOD SERVICES ASSOCIATE 2 - Slick Cafe
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:
The Slick Cafe operates five days per week, providing breakfast and lunch service to all staff. The operation includes hot-line cooking, grill and specialty stations, salad bar service, and deli offerings. The team maintains food safety compliance, manages inventory and receiving, and supports a clean and welcoming dining environment. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes.
Objectives of this Role:

• Supports daily cafeteria operations by assisting with food preparation, serving meals during breakfast and lunch service, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring a clean and organized kitchen and serving environment.
• Role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service setting.
• Commercial kitchen environment. Exposure to heat, steam, and cold storage areas.
• Requires standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Work with food preparation, including: Salad bar preparation and replenishment,
• Basic vegetable and ingredient prep, Portioning and assembling food items.
• Serve food in accordance with portion standards and food safety guidelines.
• Support breakfast and lunch service on assigned stations, which may include: Grill station, Hot serving line, Deli station, Pizza station, Salad bar maintenance.
• Monitor and replenish food items during service.
• Have professional and courteous demeanor with customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of: Food preparation areas, Serving counters, Equipment and utensils, Dining and kitchen areas as assigned.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company policies.
• Work with dishwashing and trash removal as needed.
• Deep clean assigned kitchen and service areas.
• Work with inventory organization and stock rotation as needed.
• Support restocking of supplies and dry goods.
• Work with light receiving and storage of food deliveries.
• Participate in cross-training on additional stations.
• Attend required safety and food handling training sessions.
• Adhere to all company policies and health regulations.
• Follow supervisor instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Support team members during peak service periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler's License preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• 0-3 years: Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• 0-3 years: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30-40 pounds.
• 0-3 years: Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality required.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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