Food Service Worker I

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual and routine duties in food service and/or kitchen areas. Responsible for the preparation and replenishment of food, and for custodial duties of the dining and kitchen areas. Duties are performed under close supervision and is reviewed while in progress or upon completion. Ability to perform physically demanding activity including lifting, walking, and stooping. Preform routine tasks consistently. Operate and clean food service equipment without supervision. Exhibits the ability to clean and sanitize with thoroughness and consistency to achieve an acceptable level of sanitation while performing custodial duties in the kitchen and food prep areas. Knows and applies food safety policies and procedures for department. Bea team-member and positively influence co-workers. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers. Train workers in food preparation, equipment use, customer service, sanitation, and safety procedures. Control inventories of food, equipment, small wares, and report shortages to designated personnel.

Requirements

• No previous experience or education required
• Ability to perform physically demanding activity including lifting, walking, and stooping
• Ability to perform routine tasks consistently
• Ability to operate and clean food service equipment without supervision
• Ability to clean and sanitize with thoroughness and consistency
• Knowledge of food safety policies and procedures
• Ability to be a team-member and positively influence co-workers
• Ability to learn the care and use of basic food service equipment and kitchen utensils
• Ability to learn routine methods and practices of food preparation and services
• Ability to learn health hazards in food preparation, service and necessary precautionary measures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and supervisors
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions

Responsibilities

• Preparation and replenishment of food
• Custodial duties of the dining and kitchen areas
• Operate and clean food service equipment
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and food prep areas
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas
• Train workers in food preparation, equipment use, customer service, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Control inventories of food, equipment, small wares, and report shortages

What This Job Offers

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