FOOD SERVICES ASSOCIATE 1 - Slick Cafe at Southwest Research Institute

FOOD SERVICES ASSOCIATE 1 - Slick Cafe 55-00565 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. 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. 0-3 years: Prior food service experience preferred but not required. Food Handler's License preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire). 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 An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top