Dining & Retail Service Associate - AM Shift

GENUINE FOOD LAB LLC•Banner Elk, NC

117d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Service Associate works in a higher education setting and prepares and serves food according to the daily menu and recipe standards while engaging students, teachers, and parents in Genuine Foods’ mission. Depending on operational needs, the associate may also perform cashier, float, or runner duties. The role offers opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance a career within a supportive team.

Requirements

Be flexible and team-oriented.
Have 1–3 years of food service or customer service experience or training in a mid-to-high-volume food service facility or restaurant.
Be comfortable rotating among cashier, float, and runner roles as business needs require.
Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
Be punctual and adhere to the time and attendance policy.
Be able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be interested in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission of using food to help students enhance their minds, bodies, and happiness.
Be able to work in a school environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior cash-handling or POS experience.

Responsibilities

Make menu items according to recipes and prepare raw foodstuffs for cooking.
Cook and assemble menu items to specifications.
Follow the Culinary Lead’s direction and coordinate with the kitchen team.
Operate the POS system and accurately handle cash, card, or account payments when assigned cashier duties.
Rotate among prep, service, and cashier stations to provide coverage as needed.
Transport food, supplies, and equipment between kitchen and service or dining areas, and restock service lines.
Stock, organize, and maintain clean kitchen and service areas, including cooking utensils.
Interact with scholars and teachers to provide excellent service.
Alert the Culinary Lead to workplace problems.
Perform other assigned duties.