Dining Service Attendant

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Join our team and help create a positive dining environment by delivering efficient service. As a Dining Service Attendant, you will maintain food safety standards and assist with details that keep our operations running smoothly. Our comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance for employees and dependents. Apply today! Performs a variety of duties related to food service and sanitation in a timely and efficient manner including but not limited to; greeting and serving customers, stocking counters and serving areas, preparing and replenishing beverages and food items, washing and storing properly all dishes, trays, eating utensils, cups, pots and pans. Maintains work station, other food service areas and equipment to meet cleanliness and food safety standards. Assists with preparation of items used in recipes. Assists others as directed. Must be able to effectively communicate (written and spoken) directly with other employees and staff members in English in a pleasant and professional manner. May be assigned to various or specifics areas based on operational needs. May assist with processing GET orders (Reads tickets to add condiments, beverages, desserts to order, plastic wear, takes order to appropriate pick up area.)

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Must be able to exert well paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours.
Must have the ability to lift equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds in weight.
Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and use finger dexterity for periods up to four (4) hours at a time.
Must be able to stand for up to four (4) hours at a time.
Must be able to listen attentively and comprehend verbal instructions in English.
Must be able to visually differentiate colors for the purposes of food safety.
Must be able to work when exposed to wet floors, temperature extremes and loud noise.
Must be able to work independently with the appropriate amount of supervision.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience working in food service.
Demonstrates a professional demeanor.
Successful experience assisting customers
Experience working with students and a diverse multi cultural staff and customers

Responsibilities

Greeting and serving customers
Stocking counters and serving areas
Preparing and replenishing beverages and food items
Washing and storing properly all dishes, trays, eating utensils, cups, pots and pans
Maintaining work station, other food service areas and equipment to meet cleanliness and food safety standards
Assisting with preparation of items used in recipes
Assisting others as directed
Effectively communicate (written and spoken) directly with other employees and staff members in English in a pleasant and professional manner
Assisting with processing GET orders (Reads tickets to add condiments, beverages, desserts to order, plastic wear, takes order to appropriate pick up area)