Food Service Worker I

Kent State • Kent, OH

2d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker I assists with food preparation and related food service activities. The position reports to a Food Service Manager, Food Service General Manager, or another designated supervisor. Work takes place in a food production environment and includes handling food, operating kitchen and dishwashing equipment, serving patrons, and cleaning work and dining areas. The employee must acquire the Ohio Department of Health Level Two certification in Food Protection during the probationary period and must pass a security check.

Requirements

• Acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Apply sanitation standards and appropriate safety practices.
• Read, write, and accurately follow oral and written instructions, including computer-generated production sheets, forms, inventory counts, and recipes.
• Perform basic mathematics, including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and calculating percentages.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate with University personnel and the public, including speaking with patrons.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience or completion of a vocational education program in food preparation and service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down service lines; serve food; portion, slice, and wrap food; set and clear tables and carts; retrieve supplies from storage; wash pots and pans; and operate a dishwashing machine.
• Clean and prepare vegetables and fruits for cooking or serving; make sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages; and toast, grill, and fry foods.
• Clean work, serving, dining, and receiving areas, including sweeping and mopping floors, washing walls, cleaning and shampooing carpets, cleaning glass and windows, and emptying trash.
• Inform the assigned supervisor of preparation, serving equipment, supply, and food requirements, problems, and shortages; maintain records as needed.
• Reheat prepared foods as needed.
• Assist cooks; train and direct student employees in food service procedures; and participate in training new employees as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed