Food Connection Student Worker
About The Position
Responsibilities include food preparation, preservation, and repurposing; catering assistance including serving, bussing, transport of food and equipment, and set-up and breakdown of events; maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and off-site food preparation surfaces, equipment, and dishes; light office, errands, or other duties as needed. Excellent opportunity to gain culinary skills, network with experts in food related fields, experience in event coordination, and increase knowledge about food systems, seasonal menu planning, local purchasing, sustainable practices, and community outreach. We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requirements
- Possess excellent customer service skills and a willing attitude
- Have reliable transportation or ability to be on time to shifts
- Have or obtain a food handler's permit from the Fayette County Health Department (Servsafe certification a plus). Funding and training for certification provided by department.
- Attend orientation training
Nice To Haves
- Previous cooking, food handling, or serving experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- food preparation, preservation, and repurposing
- catering assistance including serving, bussing, transport of food and equipment, and set-up and breakdown of events
- maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and off-site food preparation surfaces, equipment, and dishes
- light office, errands, or other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
