Food Service Worker, Cafe 77 - (P.M. Shift)

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation according to departmental standards and “Serve Safe” guidelines.
• Set up, service, and break down assigned work areas and catered events.
• Provide customer service, including cashiering and handling cash, credit cards, and University ID transactions.
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory, ensuring proper storage and organization at work stations.
• Maintain a uniform dress code and adhere to departmental safety standards.
• Perform general cleaning assignments.
• Assist with catered events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Hours range from 4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., with an 8‑hour shift scheduled within that window. Shifts are frequently on Friday and Saturday nights. The position works 9 months of the academic year, 40 hours per week. A $2.00 per hour shift differential is provided for regularly scheduled hours worked between 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two to three years of work experience in a commercial kitchen environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it within one year of employment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and provide written responses.
• Basic computer skills for reading/responding to emails and using standard applications.
• Commitment to departmental standards and safety guidelines.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.

Physical Requirements

• Fine motor manipulation (picking, pinching, typing).
• Grasping with fingers and palm.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and standing for sustained periods.
• Walking long distances or between work sites.
• Pushing and pulling with steady force.
• Lifting objects, frequently up to 20 lb and occasionally up to 50 lb.

Working Conditions

• Work performed both inside and outside.
• Exposure to physical hazards such as moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, high heat, and chemicals.
• Potential exposure to oils and cutting fluids.
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lb of force occasionally, up to 20 lb frequently, and up to 10 lb constantly.

Pay

The expected pay rate is $18.10 – $19.73 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families. More information is available at jobs.wlu.edu.