Food Service Worker I -INTERNAL ONLY OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY
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 and is based at Kent State University's Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio. Duties include preparing and serving food, setting up and clearing service areas, operating dishwashing equipment, cleaning work and dining areas, and monitoring food, supply, and equipment needs. The worker may also assist cooks, help train student employees or new employees, reheat prepared foods, and maintain records. The role requires the Ohio Department of Health Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period. The work takes place in a food production environment with exposure to sharp utensils, kitchen equipment, slippery floors, cleaning solutions, and variable temperatures. It involves frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and extended periods of standing. Hours and shifts may vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This opening is limited to current KSU AFSCME employees.
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 recipes; read production sheets and complete forms and inventory counts.
- Perform basic mathematics, including operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and calculating percentages.
- Demonstrate physical dexterity and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Communicate with University personnel and the public, including speaking to patrons.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Be a current KSU AFSCME employee; the opening is for current employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or completion of a vocational education program in food preparation and service is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up and tear down service lines; serve food; portion, slice, and wrap food; set and clear tables; set up and clear 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; sweep and mop floors; wash walls; clean and shampoo carpets; clean glass and windows; and empty trash.
- Inform the assigned supervisor about 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
