Food Service Worker I -INTERNAL ONLY OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY

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 other designated supervisor. Work takes place in a food production environment and includes operating kitchen equipment, applying sanitation and safety practices, and serving university personnel and the public. The position is open only to current KSU AFSCME employees. The employee must pass a security check and acquire the Ohio Department of Health Level Two certification in Food Protection during the probationary period.

Requirements

• Prior experience or completion of a vocational education program in food preparation and service is preferred.
• Acquire the Ohio Department of Health Level Two certification in Food Protection during the probationary period.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Apply sanitation standards and appropriate safety practices.
• Read production sheets, write forms and inventory counts, and accurately follow oral and written instructions, including recipes.
• Perform basic mathematics, including operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate percentages.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds.
• Communicate with university personnel and the public, including speaking to patrons.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Pass a security check.
• Current KSU AFSCME employee status is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear 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; 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.

What This Job Offers

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