Dining Associate I - Hillside Dining

Forty-Niner ShopsTrafalgar, IN
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Dining Associate I is to serve and assist in several areas of guest service in the kitchen and dining hall. Including but not limited to dishwashing; pots and pans, provides back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house support, provides a clean and neat dining room facility, and any combination of these positions in the course of a work day. The essential duties of this position require handling of animal and vegetable proteins through various stages of cooking. The Dining Associate I must be very flexible in performing job duties and assuming a variety of job duties while maintaining a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude toward all guests.

Requirements

  • Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
  • Must have a California Food Handler Card or the ability to obtain a CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of employment.
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on customer service.
  • Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, particularly those related to safety procedures, to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Ability to understand and comply with University and Beach Shops policies and procedures is required.
  • The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • This is a union position.

Responsibilities

  • Regularly handles animal and vegetable proteins through various stages of cooking
  • Assist culinary staff in the kitchen as needed.
  • Set up and clean up food stations for meal service.
  • May assist with serving and plating food for guests.
  • Set-up dish room and equipment to receive dirty dishes and utensils.
  • Clean all dishes, including pots and pans.
  • Return all clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. to their proper storage place throughout the shift.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the dish room throughout the shift and clean thoroughly at the end of each shift.
  • Make sure dining rooms are stocked with the proper amount of plates, glasses, cups and silverware.
  • Restock ice, beverages, serving utensils and other items as needed.
  • Maintain trash cans to be free of debris and clean inside and outside, including interior and exterior trash cans.
  • Clean up spills in the dining room to ensure the safety of guests and employees.
  • Clean floors, wipe down tables, hood filters, kitchen equipment, restrooms and dining room on a regular daily basis.
  • May assist with the receiving of products, putting items away in dry storage or freezer and rotating product.
  • Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job
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