Receiving and General Services, Café 77

Washington and Lee University•Lexington, VA

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Café 77 managers and supervisors, this position handles daily receiving, rotation, inventory, stock levels, and delivery of orders and products to the Café 77 dining location. It also performs a wide range of food-service duties, including station setup, food and beverage preparation, customer service, restocking, cleaning and organizing, cashiering, and assisting with catered events. The position uses FIFO, ServSafe measures, and general food-safety and storage practices. After completing core stock and inventory duties, the employee transitions to assigned work within Café 77 for the remainder of the scheduled shift. Duties may include working a service station, serving as a Dining Room Attendant, washing dishes, handling trash, filtering the fryer, and disposing of and replacing used cooking oil. Additional related duties may be assigned. The regular schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional adjustments to support operational needs. Occasional overtime may be required. The role is non-exempt, full-time, and benefit-eligible. The expected pay rate is $18.10–$19.73 per hour. Washington and Lee University describes its campus environment as dynamic and welcoming to people with multiple backgrounds and perspectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Two to three years of work experience in a commercial kitchen preferred, or a combination of work experience and education that provides a similar background.
ServSafe certification or willingness to acquire it within one year of employment.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions and provide written responses.
Ability to use computers to read and respond to email and use basic applications.
Commitment to following departmental standards and guidelines to ensure the safety of oneself and others.
Valid Virginia driver’s license and good driving history.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including fingering, grasping, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Ability to perform heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of commercial kitchen work experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Receive, rotate, inventory, stock, and deliver orders and products to the Café 77 dining location.
Use FIFO, ServSafe measures, and general food-safety and storage practices.
Assist Café 77 leadership with daily organization, stock, and inventory tasks.
Set up morning stations and prepare food and beverages.
Pick up intercampus food orders.
Provide customer service and communicate professionally verbally and by email.
Restock supplies and complete general cleaning and organizing assignments.
Operate as a cashier and assist with catered events.
Transition to assigned Café 77 operational duties after completing core stock and inventory tasks.
Perform assigned duties such as staffing a service station, working as a Dining Room Attendant, washing dishes, handling trash, filtering the fryer, and disposing of and replacing used cooking oil.
Perform other duties as assigned by Dining Services leadership.