Dining Service Worker

About the role

This position is assigned by station and is responsible for the set-up and service within the station. For food stations and the servery that will likely include food preparation and/or stocking and service of food to the customer; for dish and pots stations the focus is on cleaning and restocking of culinary and service ware. DSWs are cross trained and should be able to work within the different types of stations.

Responsibilities

• Set-up the station according to established standards.
  • Firing of equipment: fryers, griddle, grill, steamers, steam tables, ovens, pasta cookers, soup kettles, woks, hot boxes, frozen yogurt machine, dish machine, pot machine, etc.
  • Prep and cooking of station menu items, following established production standards: standardized recipes, production sheets, waste logs, temp logs and other resources as instructed
  • Gathering service utensils, condiments and other service needs
  • Setup of display plates
  • Menu signage
  • Restocking china, utensils, napkins, paper products, gloves
  • Restocking milk machine, beverages, cereals, condiments and other food/beverage items
  • Filling and maintenance of sanitation buckets
• Additional responsibilities during service times may include:
  • Proper portioning and service to the guest
  • General dining area cleanliness, including bussing tables in all public areas
• Break down the station according to established standards.
  • Proper cooling, labeling and storage of food in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms
  • Product rotation in walk-ins, production coolers, and holding cabinets to assure timely use of food items and minimize potential waste
  • Daily cleaning of kitchen and food storage areas, utensils, and equipment
  • Cleaning and sanitation within assigned station and other DS managed areas, including sweeping, mopping, trash/garbage removal
  • Recycling of cardboard, paper, plastic and aluminum
• Works with, and instructs, student staff and regular staff in food preparation and service, storage, and handling of food items as assigned
• Maintains sanitary work area and habits in accordance with Pierce County Health Department specifications and requirements
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Maintains good personal hygiene habits, including washing of hands
• Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all accidents to the immediate supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Complies with Dining & Event Services (DES) standards and philosophy
• Adheres to policies as outlined in the DES Handbook

Qualifications

• Ability to explain and/or demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid Food Worker Card
• Ability to count and to read short sentences with a common vocabulary

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential
• Respectful work, communication, and leadership within a diverse campus community

Benefits

Career Framework Information: Job Family: Auxiliary Services Level: S1 Pay Grade: 1 The anticipated range for this position is $18.80 to $19.90 Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please Note Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits. Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits. Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. For more information on Puget Sound's non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2026 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions.pdf - Google Drive

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources