What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Student Employment - Student Dining Attendant/Cook position at Southwestern Oregon Community College?
The Student Dining Attendant/Cook is responsible for supporting all functions of Dining Services by performing the following tasks assigned each shift including but not limited to:
- providing outstanding customer service
- assisting with food preparation, temperature monitoring and storage in accordance with recipe specifications and planned menus
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by the Dining Services Leadership or assigned lead staff members
- Work as part of a team for the mission and objectives of Dining Services and the College
- Flexible Hours– We work around your class schedule.
- Easygoing Work Environment– No experience? No problem! We’ll train you.
- Free Shift Meal– Enjoy great food while you work!
- Hands-On Experience– Gain valuable skills in kitchen operations, teamwork, and customer service.
- We Cover Your Food Handler Training!– SWOCC will pay for your Oregon Food Handler Card.
***This position is only open to Student Workers***
*Up to 15 hours per week*
*Up to 15 hours per week*
- Prepare a variety of food products for daily menus used in dining services including, but not limited to, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, soups, and sauces following recipes provided.
- Operate all kitchen equipment including, but not limited to ovens, steamers, meat slicers, deep fryers, and dish machine.
- Prepares other food items such as cold pantry items or baked goods. Cuts fruits and vegetables. Stores these foods with proper label and date in the appropriate storage location.
- Rotate all products based on proper dating systems in coolers, freezers, dry stock area and on the cook/server lines.
- Monitor/record food and equipment temperatures at regular intervals during the shift.
- Serves meals to customers as needed and assists in stocking hot and cold food items during service and maintains a clean servery.
- Wash dishes as needed to restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans; remove all dishes and garbage from depository racks keeping all dish and storage areas clean and organized.
- Assists with putting away freight and counting inventory to fulfill daily meal requirements.
- Assist in inventory counts as directed.
- Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils, appliances, work surfaces, serving and storage areas to comply with health and sanitation regulations. Maintains work areas in an acceptable safe and sanitary condition.
- Perform various cleaning tasks, including sweeping and mopping floors; removing trash in the kitchen area.
Must be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- SWOCC Students– You must be currently enrolled SWOCC student.
- Team Players– Enjoy working with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable & Hardworking– Show up on time and ready to help.
- Detail-Oriented– Keep dining areas and dish stations clean and organized.
- Food Safety Conscious– Must obtain an Oregon Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire (SWOCC covers the cost!).