Food Service Worker, Cafe 77 (A.M. Shift)

Washington and Lee University • Lexington, VA

42d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of a supervisor or lead, performs a variety of food service-related duties. Duties include food preparation, station set up, customer service, restocking of supplies, general cleaning assignments, cashiering, and setup of catered events. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two to three years of work experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred or a combination of work experience and education from which a similar background would be achieved.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to acquire within a year of employment date.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing.
• Ability to use computers to read and respond to emails and to use basic applications is also required.
• Must be committed to following departmental standards and guidelines to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Nice To Haves

• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation according to departmental standards.
• Follows “Serve Safe guidelines” in regard to food preparation and service.
• Adheres to uniform dress code.
• Follows inventory and stocking system; ensures that supplies are properly stored and organized in workstation areas.
• Participates in set up, service, and breakdown of assigned work areas and catered events
• Maintains cash register, handling cash, credit cards, and University ID transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families.
• Comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and professional development of employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED