Food Service Worker, Cafe 77 (A.M. Shift)

Under the general direction of a supervisor or lead, performs a variety of food service-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs food preparation according to departmental standards.
• Follows "Serve Safe guidelines" in regard to food preparation and service.
• Adheres to uniform dress code.
• Follows inventory and stocking system; ensures that supplies are properly stored and organized in workstation areas.
• Participates in set up, service, and breakdown of assigned work areas and catered events.
• Maintains cash register, handling cash, credit cards, and University ID transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• This position will work from Sunday - Friday.
• Typical shifts are from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm.
• This position works 9 months out of the academic year.
• The work schedule will consist of a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two to three years of work experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred or a combination of work experience and education from which a similar background would be achieved.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to acquire within a year of employment date.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing.
• Ability to use computers to read and respond to emails and to use basic applications is also required.
• Must be committed to following departmental standards and guidelines to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Physical Requirements

• Fine Motor Manipulation: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Type of Work: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

The expected pay rate for this position is between $18.10 - $19.73 per hour. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L and benefits, visit jobs.wlu.edu.