Cafeteria Assistant

EDW C Levy
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
9300 Dix Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 11, 2025
The Levy Group of Companies is seeking a Cafeteria Assistant to work at our Corporate Office location in Dearborn, MI. The Cafeteria Helper will be responsible for food preparation tasks according to health code standards for safe food preparation and handling at companies' Corporate Cafe. Provides customer service, maintains cleanliness of cafeteria and assists the chef with daily tasks. Responsibilities Work in a safe manner, adhering to all local, state, OSHA and environmental regulations, including Wayne County Health Department. Food Handling Prepare coffee in commercial brewing unit Carry food supplies, equipment and utensils to and from storage and workstation areas, occasionally in basement Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving Use manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods Mix ingredients for a variety of salads Set-up the salad bar with ice and food items, tending as needed during serving periods Apportion and serve food to customers using dine-in and/or take-out plates and containers Store food in designated containers and areas according to established procedures to prevent spoilage and ensure safe consumption Handle hot foods and cookware to move items to and from hot oven, stove-top, griddle and steam table Prepare hot or cold sandwiches to order Cleanliness Maintain cleanliness of workspace, serving areas and tabletops Clear tables of used trays and dishes Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machine Clean all oversized pots, pans, utensils, and trays by hand Maintain a weekly checklist of cleaning Wear gloves and hair covering while preparing food and handling clean dishes and utensils Inventory Handling Notify chef as food and supplies are depleted to maintain required inventory Receive and store food supplies in refrigerators, freezers, and other storage areas upon delivery according to established methods Use approved tracking methods to ensure procedures are followed Skills/Qualifications Previous experience in a cafe preferred Knowledge of proper food handling and food preparation procedures Ability to operate commercial dishwasher Physical Requirements Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on multiple types of surfaces: tile, rubber, anti-fatigue mats, and carpet Maneuver in a limited-sized kitchen space that is shared with other food service workers Lift up to 25 pounds, able to bend, kneel, and stoop Handle a sharp knife safely Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability to climb stairs Ability to push/pull 20 pounds Who is Edw. C. Levy? We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers. The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.