Cafeteria Associate - NYC Sites

Exciting Opportunity at MSK! Join one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as a Cafeteria Associate at our NYC Sites Location. Whether you're looking for stability and great benefits or want to start or grow your career in healthcare hospitality and food service, this role offers both! Service is at the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. If you're passionate about hospitality, food service, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, apply today to begin your career with us! As a Cafeteria Associate, you'll play an important role in supporting daily food service operations by providing outstanding customer service, preparing and serving food, maintaining clean and organized workstations, and helping create a positive dining experience for everyone who visits our Main Cafeteria. 

Role Overview: 

• Provide quality food service to patients, staff, and visitors in our Main Cafeteria with a focus on customer satisfaction. 

• Set up, maintain, and break down workstations, including equipment, serving ware, utensils, supplies, and food items to ensure smooth meal service. 

• Prepare or serve food and beverages to patrons, process transactions using a cash register, and maintain a clean, sanitary environment. 

• Utilize grill and short-order cooking skills to create quick, delicious meals. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Strong commitment to productivity and delivering high standards of customer service. 

• Motivated, action-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges with energy and passion. 

• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to the varying demands of a dynamic environment. 

• Skilled decision-maker with a track record of timely, proactive choices that benefit the team and customers. 

• Organized and capable of prioritizing work to align with organizational goals. 

Core Skills: 

• Proficient in basic math functions for handling transactions. 

• Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift, carry, and push equipment up to 30 lbs. 

• Previous experience in food service, customer service, or cash handling required. 

• A Food Handler’s Certificate is a plus. 

• At least one year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking. 

Additional Information: 

• Location: 1275 York Ave (NYC Sites) 

• Schedule: Various shifts available Monday - Friday, 4:30AM - 12:30AM, including rotating weekends. Holidays required. 

• Report to: Manager, Retail Food Service 

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