Lead Food Service Worker

Kent State • Kent, OH

7d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in food preparation and related food service activities and serves as
lead worker over assigned Food Service Worker 1’s and students. Reports to Food
Service Manager, Food Service General Manager, or other designated supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of a culinary training program; three years experience in a high volume food production setting to include Garde Manger and two years banquet or a la carte preparation.
• Must be able to work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period; must possess valid Ohio drivers’ license with safe driving record or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 6 months from date of hire.  Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.
• Train and provide effective work direction to other employees
• Manage time effectively and set priorities
• Carry out and assist in implementing changes
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils
• Apply sanitation standards
• Read (e.g., computer generated production sheets), write (e.g., to fill out forms, inventory counts), and accurately follow oral and written instructions to include recipes
• Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds
• Apply appropriate safety practices
• Communicate with University personnel and public (e.g., to speak to patrons)
• Maintain accurate records
• Work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Supervises and instructs Food Service Worker 1’s and student employees assigned to crew; assigns and monitors work activities of crew members; reports irregularities and shortages and the need for additional assistance, supplies and food requirements; monitors service lines; maintains appropriate records.
• Sets up and tears down service lines; serves on lines; portions, slices and wraps food; sets and clears tables; sets up and clears carts; gets supplies from storage; washes pots and pans; and operates dishwashing machine.
• Cleans and prepares vegetables and fruits for cooking or serving; makes sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages; toasts, grills and fries foods.
• Cleans work, serving, dining, and receiving areas; sweeps and mops floors, washes walls, cleans and shampoos carpets, cleans glass and windows, and empties trash.
• Informs assigned supervisor of preparation, serving equipment, supply and food requirements, problems and shortages; may maintain records.
• May reheat prepared foods; grill and fry hot foods.
• May assist Cooks; train and direct student employees in food service procedures; participate in training new employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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