General Kitchen Worker

POSITION TITLE: General Kitchen Worker

POSTION OBJECTIVE: Performs a variety of duties associated with the preparation and service of meals and special events within a specific dining hall. Assists in general cleaning of the dining hall.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Prepares box / bulk meals, catering trays, bake desserts from mixes, deli line, garlic bread, sets up beverage station

* Bakes vegan desserts from scratch.

* Sets up and breaks down steam tables before and at the end of meals.

* Oversees front of house

* Serves meals to customers (students, faculty, staff and guests):

• ensures proper portion size
• notifies cook of refill needs
• grills or deep fries foods
• refills items as needed
• cleans spills, maintains a neat and visually pleasing line
• sweeps and mops as needed
• cleans slicer and mixer when used
• steams
• bakes

*Assists in food preparation for meals:

• slices meat and cheese
• prepares salads for the salad bar/deli bar
• prepares dessert and fruits
• cleans work area and special equipment

* Checks customers as they enter dining hall:

• checks for meal ticket
• acts as cashier for paying customers
• ensures only “paid” or board plan customers enter the dining hall

* Washes tables and cleans dining room as directed.

* Temperature logs

* Produce sheets

* Maintains cleanliness of reach in and ensures products are kept at 40 degrees or below

* Adheres to standards outlined by sanitation program (ServSafe), and local, state and federal guidelines

* Performs other job related duties as assigned or directed

* Works w/and assists in training of student staff to ensure proper setup and breakdown procedures are followed

* Sets up and maintains “front of house”

• hot and cold beverages
• yogurt toppings
• breads
• condiments
• snacks
• cookies
• cereals

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY:

* Follows established work routines; periodic checks for performance; questions non-standard conditions.

* Work is subject to a general review by supervisor.

* Errors result primarily in a loss of time; when in the position of checker or server, errors may result in a loss of money.

* Internal contact with other members of the dining unit involving routine reporting or exchange of information. At times a general kitchen employee may have contact with students, faculty and staff and their guests which may require tact and diplomacy.

* May have responsibility for a cash box with a limited cash bank. Collects meal vouchers and meal tickets.

* Work performed in food service environment; occasional physical effort involving lifting of heavy weights, stooping or standing for long periods of time.

* Work assignments received from Cook or member of managerial staff. Instructions are generally in an oral form but may be in written form on production sheets.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

* Demonstrated ability to:

• read and follow written instructions (menu/production sheets)
• perform simple arithmetic

* Good manual dexterity.

* Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

* Must have good sight.

* Must have good reading skills.

* Good hearing / speaking skills.

* Must be mobile between work stations and numerous campus buildings.

* Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

* Must be able to bend / lift up and down climbing up and down stairs.

* Working knowledge of safety precautions associated with the food service industry.

* Prior experience in dining service preferred.

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Prior cashier experience.

* Demonstrated ability to utilize dining service equipment such as slicer, deep fryer, grill, steamer.

* Must be available to work catered events and special functions.

* Is considered essential staff and must work during declared bad weather days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person