Salad Maker

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Responsible for preparing salad items, grab-and-go items, and other items according to daily production worksheets or the direction of supervisory personnel. The role also includes slicing deli meats, following and calculating recipes, calculating production needs, and labeling items. 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.

The position is 35 hours per week, with a primary schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and occasional weekends and holidays. It is described as a swing-shift position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the University does not provide work visa sponsorship. The University’s Catholic and Marianist mission informs its commitment to human dignity, diversity, fair outcomes, inclusion, and affirmative action for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• At least six months of experience in a food preparation position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English and to read English instructions and recipes.
• Ability to listen attentively to supervisors and other employees.
• Ability to calculate recipes and production requirements using basic math skills.
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours.
• Ability to regularly lift and 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.
• Ability to work when exposed to wet floors and temperature extremes.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; 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.
• Calculate production needs for various items using production sheets and labels.
• Maintain a sanitary workstation and follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Set up, tear down, and clean production equipment and production areas.

What This Job Offers

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