PT Food Service Worker

Ball State University•Muncie, IN
•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University Dining is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker to help provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and employees on the Ball State campus. The position works under supervision and performs a variety of tasks involved in preparing and serving food. It may require up to 28 hours per week. The listed two-week schedule includes evening shifts on most weekdays, with some weekend shifts. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to perform the physical and mental requirements of the duties. Cashiering duties require successful completion of the Cashier Training Class and a passing score on its final test.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be able to read and understand safety policies, hazardous-material information, and University policies, procedures, and communications.
  • Must not have allergies to soaps, cleaning agents, oven cleaners, or other food-service materials or environmental factors such as steam or dust.
  • Must maintain clean body, teeth, hair, nails, and clothing.
  • Must be able to perform the physical and mental requirements of the job duties, including standing for extended periods, handling food-service equipment and cleaning materials, following instructions, and performing basic mathematical tasks.
  • For positions with cashiering duties, successful completion of the Cashier Training Class and a passing score on the final test are required.
  • Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a school cafeteria, hospital cafeteria, or similar quantity food-preparation and/or food-service setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble supplies and materials, set up service areas, and serve food.
  • Hand-wash and store pots, pans, and food-service equipment.
  • Clean equipment and work areas while maintaining sanitation and safety, and comply with University Waste Management procedures.
  • Perform checker and cashier duties using computerized machinery and maintain records.
  • Greet customers and help ensure positive customer relationships.
  • Set up, operate, and clean dishwashing machinery and auxiliary equipment; move dishware and equipment to appropriate locations.
  • Scrape and wash dishes.
  • Clean, prepare, store, and deliver fresh produce.
  • Count and record amounts of food prepared or served.
  • Grill or carve food as required.
  • Obtain supplies from storage areas.
  • Assist with the laundry program.
  • Wait on and bus tables as assigned.
  • Assign work to and direct student employees.
  • Assist cooks in preparing food.
  • Enforce rules and regulations, including proper payment procedures, and immediately report violations to management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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