Part-time Dining Experience Associate
About The Position
RISD Dining is actively seeking part-time Dining Experience Associates (DEA) to join its in-house dining, catering, and markets and vending program. DEAs serve customers in a professional and courteous manner, working independently and efficiently to set up and break down various campus locations. This role requires flexibility to work at different locations as directed by a supervisor to meet department-wide needs. The position also involves reconciling daily cash receipts and transactions with credit/debit cards and ensuring the cleanliness of the assigned location. The starting rate for this position is $23.00/hr.
Requirements
- One to three years of progressively responsible experience in restaurant, college, or café-style food service is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Prior cash handling experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Rhode Island sanitation/ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and opens any Dining location campus-wide, ensuring all food items and supplies are available and presented for the day's business.
- Prepares condiment and coffee station(s), brews coffee, and checks/fills all condiments.
- Posts menus and prices and familiarizes with ingredients in each menu item.
- Receives, stocks, and properly displays items pertaining to that operation.
- Waits on a heavy volume of customers in a timely and courteous manner, representing RISD and the Dining department professionally and knowledgeably.
- Follows all opening and closing procedures for proper cash handling, including maintaining cashier's log and verifying cash drawer.
- Follows specific procedures for ordering and receiving products to maintain desired inventory levels.
- Keeps all areas clean and restocked, ensuring front-of-house areas are properly maintained.
- Ensures that all health code procedures are followed, including temperature management, personal hygiene, and sanitation.
Benefits
- Four (4) weeks of paid vacation
- Personal and sick time
- Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Fully vested 403(b) retirement contributions after meeting eligibility requirements
- Paid Parental Leave
- Education Assistance and Tuition Remission programs
- 14 paid holidays
- RIPTA Transportation to and from work
- Free parking
- Meals at every shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
