FOOD SERVICE WORKER (SEASONAL)

Compass Group•Washignton, DC
•Onsite

About The Position

The seasonal Food Service Worker prepares, presents, and serves food as needed at Catholic University of America. The position involves food preparation, handling, storage, and service, as well as cleaning work areas and equipment and following food safety, sanitation, service, inventory, and cash-control procedures. Workers serve customers courteously and efficiently, address customer concerns, and share relevant information with a supervisor. Other duties may be assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. The fixed pay rate is $22.75 per hour. Prior food service experience is preferred but not required. Because the position is in an educational facility, work may decline or stop during school breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid periods or a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, work may be required year-round, potentially at another location during breaks.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior food service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food, including washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
  • Carry food pans, kettles, and trays between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while following safety standards.
  • Store food in designated areas using required wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
  • Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
  • Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner according to service steps.
  • Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to a supervisor.
  • Follow company service standards and inventory and cash-control procedures.
  • Comply with sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Retirement plan
  • Associate shopping program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Discount marketplace
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and an auto and home program
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time positions
  • Life insurance/AD and disability insurance for full-time positions
  • Commuter benefits for full-time positions
  • Employee assistance program for full-time positions
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
  • Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
  • Instapay through the One @Work app
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