Food Service & Dining Hall Worker

All-girls K-12 in Cleveland•Shaker Heights, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable Food Service & Dining Hall team member to assist with front-of-house dining room operations, light food preparation, and utility support. This role ensures our dining hall runs smoothly, stays clean, and provides excellent service to our students and guests. Flexibility required for Special Events.

Requirements

Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to assist in both front-of-house and back-of-house roles.
Outstanding people skills with a genuine enjoyment of working around children and students.
Must pass a clean background check.
Must complete mandatory boundary training upon hire.
Must have reliable transportation to ensure dependable attendance.
Ability to read and follow recipes and understand basic weights and measurements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service, school cafeterias, or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up dining hall tables daily with trays, utensils, cups, and full napkin dispensers.
Assist the culinary team with daily Blue Bar and sandwich prep, including slicing, panning, displaying foods, and preparing designated sandwich quantities.
Set up the Blue Bar for service by lining, icing, and stocking it with daily food items, utensils, and milk cartons.
Fill and distribute water pitchers and trays to assigned tables prior to lunch service.
Maintain dining room cleanliness during lunch hours by collecting and organizing dirty dishes into bus tubs and transporting them to the dish area.
Monitor and empty compost bins, trash cans, cabinets, and beverage buckets throughout the day to ensure a clean environment.
Promptly clean up any trash or spills in the front-of-house area during service.
Assist with front-of-house restocking duties, ensuring silverware, cups, and plates are always available.
Manage post-lunch food quality by moving remaining prime lunch items to the side bar as needed.
Break down, clean, and sanitize the Blue Bar and dish return tables at the end of the shift.
Support the broader kitchen team by assisting with additional trash removal and helping the dishwashing team during down time.
Perform weekly facility upkeep, including cleaning windows and dining room doors.
Adapt to adjusted daily tasks based on the changing needs, popularity, and variety of the student dining program.