Food Service Worker - Corcoran Commons

Boston College • Newton, MA

1d • $25 - $26

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Food Service Worker performs routine tasks to prepare, serve, and store food, including vegetables, salads, sliced meats, baked goods, and desserts. The role includes setting up and breaking down work areas, cleaning and sanitation, and assisting with catered events. The worker may take customer orders, portion and serve food, and help train or monitor student employees. Moderately heavy lifting is necessary, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds on an ongoing basis.

The position is in the BCDS Corcoran Commons department and is listed for 35 hours. The worker reports to the chef manager in the assigned unit and receives functional direction from the unit chef, first cook, and/or lead food service worker. Other duties may be assigned, including during semester breaks, holidays, and summer.

Requirements

• Steady employment history.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operation with a diverse staff.
• Good human relations skills.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma; additional relevant experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Cut, mix, prepare, serve, and store food.
• Assist with preparing vegetables, desserts, salads, sandwiches, and cold plates.
• Set up work areas in a timely fashion and break them down as directed.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation functions as directed.
• May assist in training student employees assigned to the work area.
• Assist with catered events as directed.
• May take orders, portion food, and serve customers.
• May perform other duties during slow periods, including semester breaks, holidays, and summer.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for a University-Funded 401k and an Employer-Sponsored 403b retirement plan.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

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