Food Service Worker
About The Position
Grinnell College is seeking a Food Service Worker for its Dining Services operation. The role involves replenishing, maintaining, and cleaning food venues. Depending on assignment, the worker may prepare student orders at a Marketplace venue under the direction of a culinary staff member; refill beverage dispensers or the ice cream machine; assist in the dish room during busy periods; clean Dining Services facilities; collect and dispose of dining-area garbage and recycling; refill paper towel, sanitizer, and soap dispensers; perform other assigned custodial work; or pick, deliver, and stock food and supply orders for dining departments. The position provides opportunities to interact with Grinnell College’s diverse student population. The college describes itself as a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. Candidates should align with those values and be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the college’s mission and values across its constituencies. Positions are available for 10, 11, and 12 months. Full-time employees receive the benefits described in the posting. Hours worked after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays receive a $2.00-per-hour shift premium.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Nice To Haves
- Six months or more of experience in commercial food services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and expertise.
- Serve Safe Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Replenish, maintain, and clean food venues.
- Prepare student orders at a Marketplace venue under the direction of a culinary staff member, when assigned.
- Refill beverage dispensers with milk or juices and/or refill the ice cream machine.
- Assist in the dish room during busy periods or when asked.
- Clean Dining Services facilities and collect and dispose of garbage and recycling from Dining areas, when assigned.
- Refill paper towel, sanitizer, and soap dispensers and perform other custodial jobs as directed.
- Pick, deliver, and stock food and supply orders for dining departments, when assigned.
- Interact with the diverse student population of Grinnell College.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Dental and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 403B contribution
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- $2.00-per-hour shift premium for hours worked after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
