Dining Services Worker (172-Day) - CC Commons

About the role

This full-time (37.5 hours per week) position offers an opportunity to join a friendly, team-oriented dining service department. The individual will support daily operations, provide welcoming service, and help create a positive dining experience for guests. Teamwork, enthusiasm, and reliability are valued. Food service experience is preferred but not required—training is provided for those eager to learn and grow in a higher education setting.

Schedule

• CC Commons line and food preparation
• Monday through Thursday: 1:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
• Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• This position qualifies for shift differential; no weekend bonus is available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement plan options with generous College contributions
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition benefits and educational support

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 1-year previous experience in food service, preferably in fast food or institutional environment
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Abilities and Skills

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Ability to communicate effectively and carry out job duties by following both verbal and written instructions

Required Abilities and Skills

• Ability to manage time efficiently and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation procedures and the proper use and care of food service equipment

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Provide friendly, professional, and respectful service to all guests
  • Share customer or dining plan questions or concerns with the appropriate supervisor for support
  • Support other campus dining service locations, as needed, to meet operational needs
• Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including proper sanitation of food service equipment
  • Perform general housekeeping in the kitchen, service, and dining areas
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, etc. using dish machines and pot sinks
  • Remove garbage, recycling, and compost from service and kitchen areas
• Back of House
  • Assist with basic food preparation, keeping service lines stocked and fresh
  • Prepare food items following prep lists and standardized recipes
  • Properly label, date, rotate, and store foods using FIFO procedures
  • Assist with stocking front-of-house areas, storage spaces, and convenience stores
  • Prepare, cook, and serve food using assigned equipment, with training provided as needed
  • Follow all food handling safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Complete opening and closing duties accurately for assigned workstations
• Other
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation policies
  • Complete all required training in a timely manner
  • May be required to work snow closure days that fall on scheduled shifts
  • Ability to accurately operate a computerized POS system and assist customers with self-service kiosks, or ability to be trained
  • Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs
  • Must have neat and clean grooming and hygiene habits
  • Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
  • Exposure to high temperature kitchen equipment
  • Exposure to fluctuations in temperatures (e.g., coolers/freezers)
  • Carts may at times carry loads of up to 200 lbs; employees are expected to follow safe lifting and handling practices

Pay

$15.49 per hour, plus shift differential