Food Service Assistant Advanced

About the role

University Housing is looking for individuals to join our Dining and Culinary Services Food Service Assistant Advanced team! The Food Service Assistant Advanced prepares and serves food according to quality and safety standards to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals.

As a Food Service Assistant Advanced in University Housing you will:

• Interact with English speaking customers while displaying knowledge of food products, allergens, and food safety
• Perform duties in a high-volume, dynamic, student residential dining environment
• Demonstrate and role model exceptional customer service
• Provide support and assist as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

Responsibilities

• Greets customers, answers questions, and provides basic information regarding food preparation and associated activities
• Assists and guides student workers
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains kitchen equipment and work areas
• Prepares a variety of basic dishes such as sandwiches and salads, and assists in the preparation of more complex dishes
• Coordinates and performs the set-up and clean-up of preparation, production, service areas, catering events, and equipment
• Adheres to federal, state, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs routine food preparation activities such as portioning, chopping food, and serving food to customers

Qualifications

• 6 months of food service experience in a professional setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience in a professional setting
• ServSafe Food Handler or Manager Certified (current or expired)

Education

• High School diploma preferred

Schedule

The primary schedule for this position typically consists of five, 8-hour shifts per week that may fall on any day of the week. Schedules may rotate every other weekend. Operational and work schedules will be closely aligned with the services and customer needs of the unit. As a result, work schedules may be adjusted during specific times of the year, including summer and winter break hours.

This is a full-time ongoing appointment. This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Pay

The starting hourly wage is $17.75 or higher based on qualifications. This position includes significant night and weekend shift differentials, a free meal for every shift, and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person hired.