Dining Service Substitute Trainee
About The Position
This temporary position supports food service production by assisting with food preparation and other dining service needs, working up to 40 hours per week. Duties include preparing entrees and soups, short-order cooking, assisting with salad and bakery preparation, warewashing and maintenance, and preparing service areas. Work hours may vary, and employees may be required to be on call. The role involves exposure to a variety of foods, including shellfish, peanuts, and fruit, as well as industrial-strength cleaners. Employees must interact with students, staff, faculty, and patrons while projecting a positive image and providing attentive customer service. A person hired into this role may serve in the position for no more than one year and may not return after the assignment ends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Able to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
- Ability to learn to cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
- Ability to keep accurate records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, and equipment operation manuals.
- Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of operating various commercial kitchen equipment, utensils, and machines.
- Six months of experience in commercial food preparation and kitchen work.
Responsibilities
- Assist other food service employees as needed.
- Ensure food is palatable and appetizing.
- Cook and handle food according to safe food-handling and sanitation requirements and departmental policies.
- Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Keep equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work areas clean, orderly, and sanitary.
- Minimize food waste and follow departmental sustainability guidelines.
- Obtain food from storage areas.
- Operate kitchen equipment and machines and use utensils.
- Prepare food for serving and ensure food remains available.
- Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
- Respond to special dietary requests.
- Set up and maintain food preparation, serving, and display areas attractively and sanitarily.
- Work various shifts, stations, and scheduled hours, which may include weekends, holidays, and on-call work.
- Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist with University recycling efforts.
- Train and direct student employees performing characteristic duties in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
- Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
- Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences.
- Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Perform other duties assigned within the position classification area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
