Food Service Aide I

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal job for the Fall academic semester with no expectation of continued employment. Employment will begin on or after June 21, 2026 and conclude on or before December 22, 2026. This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Staff must possess the ability to assist in preparing and serving food; to read and write; to operate food service equipment and appliances including but not limited to POS; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to follow oral and written instructions; to lift, transport and stock food and supplies, materials and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to assist in preparing and serving food
Ability to read and write
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations
Ability to operate food service equipment and appliances
Ability to use kitchen utensils
Ability to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to lift, transport and stock food service supplies, materials and equipment
Manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds regularly
Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time
Ability to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods, and from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide friendly and efficient service to guests

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of food items by slicing, chopping, grating, cleaning, mixing, etc.
Serves food following established food portion control standards.
Maintains the operational readiness of facilities and equipment; sets up counters, steam tables, serving lines and serving utensils.
Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in cooking, serving and general work areas; cleans facilities and equipment, washes, sanitizes, and stores pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. Removes refuse from specified areas.
Assists in stocking and storing food service items. Keeps records pertaining to daily operations, food production, consumption and inventory.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, etc.