Campus / College Information :

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.

C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary / Purpose of Position : Under direct supervision, functions as a lead worker, prepares and serves simple menu items according to specified standard recipes, and performs food service, sanitation, and kitchen maintenance activities.

Minimum Qualifications : Experience :

One year in food service. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Working knowledge of food preparation methods; of portion control standards; of related sanitation regulations and practices.
• Skill in operating food service equipment and appliances; in using kitchen utensils.
• Ability to assist in preparing and serving food; to provide guidance to other food service aides; to read and write; to perform basic arithmetic computations;
• to operate assigned kitchen equipment; to keep records on food usage; to prepare simple reports; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions;

to follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively; to lift, transport and stock food service supplies, materials and equipment.

Ability and experience to lead breading and production teams; to coordinate large scale catering logistics and delivery;

and to expedite and lead front of house service teams.

• Outstanding guest service skills and ability to work collaboratively with CFA staff and guests.
• Experience in a Chick-fil-A or high volume quick service restaurant.

Additional Certifications :

Must have, or obtain within 90 days of hire, and maintain, ServSafe Certification.

Additional Information :

• Must follow all CFA, UMD, PG County and State policies and procedures.
• Must work UMD special events, such as football Saturdays.
• Must complete CFA training.
• This is an essential position and incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding the start of each semester, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events including but not limited to OM.
• The University of Maryland is a non smoking, drug free, weapon free campus.

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
• The University of Maryland is a non smoking, drug free, weapon free campus.

Last updated : 2024-04-27