Food Service Worker - General

Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Food Service Worker-General is responsible for a variety of tasks in relation to dining room service and front of the house operations. See job description for a complete list of requirements and responsibilities.

Schedule: Thursday- Monday 1:00 pm-9:30 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday OFF

Required Qualifications:

Possess basic math and reading skills

Possess a customer service mentality and be able to effectively interact with students and guests

Ability to function in a high stress environment

Ability to follow instructions Ability to lift 30 pounds

Ability to continuously stand and walk for the duration of an assigned shift

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform tasks related to dining room service and front of the house operations

Prepare food items while adhering to strict food safety handling protocols

Work effectively as a team contributor and be able to resolve conflicts autonomously with students and staff

Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests

Clean all work areas and complete prep work 15 minutes prior to end of shift to allow manager or lead cook/crew leader to double check work areas

Maintain clean prep areas, coolers, shelves, and floors in all work areas

Complete and return appropriate temp and sanitation logs to manager at the end of each shift

Maintain mandated cooler shelf storage order guidelines

Maintain high standards of sanitation

Inform manager of damaged and unsafe equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced

Work catering as deemed necessary for operational needs

Other food service worker tasks may be assigned, if necessary, based on business needs

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care 

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave 

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