Way to go lj!
you just summed up our job in a...er...(pea)nutshell
(future)Pilot'swife:
The key aspect of our job is just that: Safety. All the service aspects are basically a bonus to encourage passengers to fly with our airline as opposed to someone else's.
Another thing is situational awareness. Keeping an eye out for potential problems. A passenger behaving erratically, an unfamiliar noise or scent (i.e. burning). Something that just doesn't seem right. Cabin crew are the eyes, ears (and nose
) of the pilots. Vigilant cabin crew have been instrumental in preventing incidents and accidents. Its all about teamwork. Caring for the pilot's wellbeing is also part of your job. Most airlines have a policy about checking the flightdeck to ensure the pilots are alert and well. Again it's about teamwork.
It's a great job, but also a responsible one. Many people (some pilot's included unfortunately) treat cabin crew as glorified waiters and waitresses. If the **** hit the fan however, you can bet your boots they'll be very glad you are around to drag them out of a flaming hull.
Good Luck with your interview!