Food Service Worker

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Sports Nutrition Department (University of Utah Athletics) is seeking work-study eligible students to work in both the Football and Sorenson (Olympic Sports) Fueling Stations to support student-athlete nutritional needs. Our shifts in the fueling station are fast-paced and lively and require excellent customer service to serve our student-athletes. We are operational from 6:30 AM – 5 PM Monday-Friday, and most shifts are between 2-4 hours long, depending on open hours, practice hours, a student-worker class schedule, and desire for hours. Interest in sports nutrition, nutrition, health, kinesiology, or other related fields is preferred but not required. Prior customer service experience is preferred but not required. Please provide a short interest statement (100-200 words) and an updated resume. The student-worker will be provided upwards of 2-3 sports nutrition Under Armour shirts that may be worn during shifts, but not required. We are currently hiring for the spring semester of 2024. If you are interested in summer 2024 or fall 2024, please apply and note this preference in your application.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit within one month of employment
Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in English
Commitment to providing excellence in service

Nice To Haves

Interest in sports nutrition, nutrition, health, kinesiology, or other related fields is preferred but not required.
Prior customer service experience is preferred but not required.
Six months food handlers’ experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality in all areas
Stock/restock/clean fueling station
Create a safe and healthy environment following health department guidelines
Prepare foods to be served in our fueling stations.
Receive and put away deliveries following FIFO (first in, first out)
Must be able to lift and move upwards of 25-50 pounds, as we receive orders in bulk
Other tasks or projects assigned by sports dietitians
Ability to obtain Food Handlers permit within 2 weeks of hire
Reliability and timeliness
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time and priority management skills
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
Ability to work as an integral part of the sports nutrition team
Ability to work a set schedule in the fueling station
Treats all people with dignity and respect including student athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, administrators and others that you will work with, and does not discriminate against any person(s) for any reason.
Will not fraternize with the student athletes during their time with the sports nutrition department.
Abides by all NCAA rules and regulations while working with the sports nutrition department.
If you are unsure of any NCAA , please ask the sports dietitian.
Comply with the Code of Ethics in Dietetics as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: http://www.eatright.org/HealthProfessionals/