Salad Maker

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

9d

About The Position

Responsible for preparing salad items, grab-and-go items, and other items required by daily production worksheets or as directed by supervisory personnel. Slices deli meats according to production worksheets or supervisory direction. Follows and calculates recipes, calculates production needs, and labels items. Maintains a sanitary work station and follows safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Sets up, tears down, and cleans production equipment and areas. The schedule is 35 hours per week on a swing shift, primarily 6:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English and read English-language instructions and recipes.
• Ability to listen attentively to supervisors and other employees.
• At least six months of experience in a food preparation position.
• Basic math skills to calculate production requirements.
• 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 around wet floors and temperature extremes.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the University does not provide work visa sponsorship.

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 required by daily production worksheets or supervisory direction.
• Slice deli meats as required by production worksheets or supervisory direction.
• Follow and calculate recipes.
• Calculate production needs for various items according to production sheets and labels.
• Maintain a sanitary work station 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