Food Production Associate 2

The Ohio State University

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Dining and Residence Lead, this role assists with and coordinates all aspects of dining hall operations and housekeeping for all residence halls. The associate serves as the lead in the absence of the DRS lead, assisting with daily oversight of staff, delegating tasks, monitoring work flow, and ensuring operational standards are consistently met. This position performs specific hands-on duties related to dining hall operations, including creating or altering menus and food preparation for groups of up to 100 individuals, managing food inventory, adhering to proper food handling and food safety procedures, and maintaining cleanliness of the dining hall. The role also supports scheduling and shift coordination, supply ordering and vendor coordination, and assists with opening and end-of-season closing procedures. The associate delegates tasks and provides oversight of temporary and student employees as needed, or in the absence of the DRS lead. Additionally, the role performs hands-on duties related to residence hall housekeeping, such as sweeping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning bedding and linens. The associate provides exceptional customer service to all guests, attends and participates in meetings, provides updates and reports, and identifies and communicates issues related to dining and residence hall operations. This is a seasonal appointment from early spring to late fall, located at Put-In-Bay, Ohio.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Acquiring a ServSafe 2 certification will be required so employee can assume role of being in charge in the absence of the DRS Lead.

Responsibilities

• Assists with and coordinates all aspects of dining hall operations and housekeeping for all residence halls.
• Serves as the lead in the absence of the DRS lead, assisting with daily oversight of staff, delegating tasks, monitoring work flow, and ensuring operational standards are consistently met.
• Performs specific hands-on duties related to dining hall operations including creating or altering of the menu and food preparation for groups of up to 100 individuals at a time, managing food inventory, adhering to proper food handling and food safety procedures, and maintaining cleanliness of dining hall.
• Supports scheduling and shift coordination.
• Supports supply ordering and vendor coordination as directed.
• Assists with opening and end of season closing procedures.
• Delegates tasks and provides oversight of Temp and Student Employees as needed, or in the absence of the DRS lead.
• Performs specific hands-on duties related to residence hall housekeeping including sweeping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, and cleaning of all bedding and linens as needed.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all guests including students, faculty, researchers, staff and other visitors.
• Attends and participates in meetings as needed.
• Provides updates and reports to Dining & Residence Lead and others as needed.
• Identifies and communicates issues related to the dining and residence hall operations.
• Serves as a key member of an integrated team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED