What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Dining Service Associate - AM Shift position at GENUINE FOOD LAB LLC?
Available Shifts:
- 6:00am - 2:00pm
- 10:00am - 6:00pm
- 8:30am - 3:00pm
- 8:30am - 4:00pm
ABOUT GENUINE FOODS
At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
The Dining Service Associate position will be located at a higher education setting. The Dining Service Associate performs a variety of job responsibilities relating to: preparing and serving food in accordance with the daily menu and recipe standards; engaging students, teachers and parents in Genuine Foods' mission. This role may also be assigned cashier, float, or runner duties depending on operational needs. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills to advance your career. We are a supportive team that values and respects each other. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and has a superior customer service orientation.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make menu items pursuant to recipes and prepare raw foodstuffs for cooking.
- Cook and assemble all menu items pursuant to specifications.
- Follow the lead of the Culinary Lead and coordinate with the kitchen team at all times.
- Operate the POS system and handle cash/card/account payments accurately when assigned cashier duties.
- Float between stations (prep, service, cashier) to provide coverage as needed.
- Run food, supplies, and equipment between kitchen and service/dining areas, and restock service lines as a runner.
- Stock, organize, and maintain clean kitchen and service areas, including cooking utensils.
- Interact with scholars and teachers to provide excellent service.
- Alert Culinary Lead of any workplace problems.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
- Must be flexible & team-oriented!
- 1-3 years of food or customer service experience/training in a mid-high volume food service facility or restaurant.
- Comfortable rotating between multiple roles (cashier, float, runner) as business needs require.
- Prior cash handling or POS experience preferred.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.
- Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.
- Able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods' mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness.
- Must be able to work in a school environment.
WHY GENUINE FOODS?
- Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus pool.
- Medical & Dental benefits.
- Get in on the ground floor of a growing company.
- Work with a professional team willing to train.
We are looking for candidates who embody our company values:
Trustworthiness: Integrity. Transparency. Reliability. Consistency. Best quality possible. Delivery excellence.
Personal accountability: Ownership in solving problems. No excuses. Never compromising. Learn from mistakes. Financial stewardship of the bottom line (ours and customers’), without sacrificing quality.
People first: Human centered solutions/approach. Whole person. Teamwork. Hospitality. Every single person matters. Humanity. Empathy. Meeting people where they are. Culturally responsive.
Entrepreneurial: Adaptable. Nimble. Go the extra mile. Responsive. Encouraged to try new things.
Genuine: Real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food. Strive for the highest quality, freshest and tastiest product at the price customers can afford. Authentic interactions. Honest. Positive. Proven. Professional.
Genuine Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.