Salad Maker

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Salad Maker prepares salad items, grab-and-go items, and other food items according to daily production worksheets or direction from supervisory personnel. The role also includes slicing deli meats, following and calculating recipes, and calculating item needs based on production sheets and labels. The Salad Maker maintains a sanitary workstation, follows safety and sanitation policies and procedures, and sets up, tears down, and cleans production equipment and areas.

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. The primary shift is 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays. The listing describes the shift as a swing shift. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• At least six months of experience in a food preparation position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, listen attentively, and read written instructions and recipe formulations in English.
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours.
• Ability to regularly lift or place pans of food, containers, and dish racks weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Hand and finger dexterity to use small tools adeptly.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and move between areas in the kitchen and dining area.
• Ability to visually differentiate colors for food safety.
• Basic math skills to calculate production requirements.
• Ability to work around wet floors and temperature extremes.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience in a high-volume food preparation setting.
• Serve Safe Certification is desired.
• Enjoyment of working with students and a diverse multicultural staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salad items, grab-and-go items, and other items according to daily production worksheets or supervisory direction.
• Slice deli meats according to daily production worksheets or supervisory direction.
• Follow and calculate recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary workstation and follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Set up, tear down, and clean production equipment and production areas.
• Calculate item needs according to production sheets and labels.

What This Job Offers

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