RESIDENTIAL DINING FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Lexington, KY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Dining Food Service Worker prepares, presents, and serves food as needed at the University of Kentucky. The role includes food preparation, ingredient measurement, transporting and storing food, cleaning work areas and equipment, distributing supplies, and following approved recipes, production standards, and food-safety procedures. The worker serves customers in a friendly and efficient manner, addresses customer concerns by relaying relevant information to a supervisor, and follows company service, inventory, cash-control, sanitation, and safety standards. This is a full-time position at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Days and hours may vary based on operational needs. Because the work is in an educational facility, there may be periods when work is not required during school breaks; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks. The position pays $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

  • Previous customer service experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous customer service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare fruits and vegetables by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding them.
  • Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
  • Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between work stations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
  • Store food in designated areas using wrapping, dating, food-safety, and rotation procedures.
  • Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
  • Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner while following outlined service steps.
  • Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to a supervisor.
  • Follow company service standards and inventory and cash-control procedures.
  • Comply with sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Retirement plan
  • Associate shopping program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Discount marketplace
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Instapay through the One @Work app
  • Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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