Food Service Worker
About The Position
A Food Service Worker position is available with Dining Services at The Rock Cafe. The normal working hours are 1:30 pm- 10 pm Monday through Friday. Days off are Saturday and Sunday. However, the employee may be required to work other times, including evenings and/or weekends. Provide food services support by preparing and serving food, waiting on customers, and maintaining assigned area. If required by job duties, employee must be able to fulfill the University’s requirements concerning issuance and use of University keys. Personnel who possess the special qualifications and training necessary for this position may apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Six months full-time equivalent experience in commercial food service to include food preparation.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, polite, and courteous manner.
- Be familiar with seasoning requirements and kitchen equipment.
- Cook a variety of foods in large and small quantities.
- Follow safety and sanitation standards and practices.
- Keep accurate records.
- Read, understand, and follow recipes, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
- Work harmoniously with others in variable temperatures; close confines; noise and stressful situations and workloads.
- Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Responsibilities
- As directed, train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
- Assist other food service employees as needed.
- Assure that food is palatable and appetizing.
- Cook and handle food according to safe food handling/sanitary requirements following departmental sanitation policies.
- Interact with customers and staff in a polite, friendly and courteous manner.
- Maintain equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work area in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition following departmental sanitation policies.
- Minimize food waste.
- Obtain foods from storage areas.
- Operate various kitchen equipment and machines, utilize utensils.
- Perform the work of other Dining Service classifications when assigned.
- Prepare food for service and ensure continued availability.
- Prepare foods using recipes generated from the computerized menu management system.
- Respond to special dietary requests.
- Set up and maintain food preparation, serving, and display areas in an attractive and sanitary manner.
- Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
- Maintain safety and sanitation standards in all duties and responsibilities.
- Report to immediate supervisor and/or designee.
- Train and direct the work of student employees in performing the characteristic duties.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
- Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Remove trash, break down cardboard boxes, and assist in the University recycling efforts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
