Food Service Worker - Rocky Mathey College (Starting Hourly Rate $22.59)

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Campus Dining at Princeton University is hiring a Food Service Worker for the Rocky Mathey College Dining Hall. The role covers cold food preparation, front-of-house service, and ware-washing. The employee provides customer service and keeps the kitchen and stations clean, safe, and orderly. The position follows a recurring academic-year schedule and does not include work during the summer months; work dates follow the University academic calendar. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Thursday and Saturday off, for 20 hours per week. Benefits are provided for the full calendar year, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least one year of relevant experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse population.
Strong multitasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, extended and evening hours, and outside the assigned unit, and to meet the needs of an essential personnel position.
Ability to comply with Campus Dining protocols and procedures, including safety and uniform standards.
Knowledge of food preparation and ability to coordinate tasks to meet production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Collegiate dining experience.
Knowledge of HACCP policies and procedures.
Experience using digital and analog thermometers, scales, and other measuring devices.
Skill in presenting and garnishing food.
Experience with kitchen and service equipment, including dish machines, steamers, ovens, slicers, choppers, mixers, blenders, hot and cold beverage dispensers, coffee brewers, espresso/cappuccino machines, flash freezers, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Prepare cold food items according to established recipes, portion sizes, quality standards, and taste requirements.
Prepare products for salad production and assist with food production under the direction of a cook or other culinary team member during peak demand or for training.
Keep the dishroom, kitchen equipment, servery, and related areas safe and sanitary; follow the “clean as you go” policy and assist with routine cleaning and maintenance.
Correct or report safety and sanitation hazards.
Take, observe, and record food and equipment temperatures according to HACCP policies and principles.
Perform card-checking duties for Campus Dining patrons as needed.
Maintain storage areas using proper storage techniques, including first-in/first-out (FIFO) practices for food products.
Support departmental sustainability initiatives, including proper recycling.
Assist with production, service, and cleanup for special functions.
Work flexibly across related areas and stations in the unit.
Participate in required training.
Represent Campus Dining to patrons in a positive, professional manner.
Perform other tasks as directed by University management.
Follow the policies and procedures of Campus Dining and Princeton University.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and University holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective on the first day.
Employee Child Care Assistance Program.
Employee Tuition Assistance.
Children’s Educational Assistance Plan, with a tuition grant of up to $22,400 for college.
Continued career development and growth opportunities.
Commuter benefits, including a 50% transit subsidy, NJ Transit bus pass, and carpool options.
Free uniforms and meals.
Retiree medical plans.
Employee referral program with a bonus of up to $500.
Culinary Boot Camp.