Food Truck Event Staff

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants. This role supports University Dining’s newest department on wheels, the Food Truck. Responsibilities are shaped by the requirements of each unique food service event the Food Truck will be attending. Staff will assist with all phases of food service during events, including food preparation, food service, cashier duties, stocking products, and clean up. Food Truck event staff work on an as needed basis, so staff can sign up to work one or many events per week. Shifts for Food Truck are varied and can include daytime, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Prior food service staff experience helpful, but not required.
Ability to learn and perform duties with speed and efficiency following proper food safety and sanitation guidelines when preparing and serving.
Must be friendly and outgoing with excellent hospitality skills and able to maintain a positive and professional manner through duration of shift.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a noisy environment.
Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment under short time constraints and within established deadlines.
Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60#.
All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.

Responsibilities

Set-up food truck for event requirements and manager directions.
Providing exceptional customer service.
Know the menu for each function and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served.
Operating cash register for the sale of products.
Use a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils in preparation of food items in quantities according to number of patrons to be served.
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by demonstrating proper food handling and sanitary techniques.
Assist with food production, food plating, and restocking products as needed.
Complete daily opening and/or closing procedures, if working these shifts.
Maintain storeroom and equipment in an orderly and sanitary manner and in conformance with local, state, federal rules, and regulations.
Ensure that food and leftover food are stored in a safe and sanitary condition.
At end of shifts, ensure that prep area is clean with dirty items sent for cleaning and entire area prepped for next shift.
Report sanitary and safety hazards and the need for repairs to Manager.
Assist in breaking down after events and returning all event items to proper locations.
Follow proper reporting procedures if theft is observed.
Attending mandatory staff meetings.
Complete University Dining Orientation Canvas course and all Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining.
Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
Other duties as assigned by Management Team.