Food Service Worker - Deli Cook

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker – Deli Cook is responsible for preparing deli meats, salads, spreads, and other menu items for daily service and special events while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare all necessary food items for service, including slicing meats and cheeses, creating salads, and preparing spreads.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked deli station throughout service.
• Auxiliary in the preparation of items supporting the hot line menu as needed.
• Inspect food for taste, quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Recommend improvements to enhance quality, flavor, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including proper food handling and FIFO practices.
• Support other dining stations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work collaboratively with coworkers in a positive and constructive manner.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities with a calm and professional demeanor.
• Be a team player who willingly supports colleagues and other dining operations as needed.
• Have a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience, preferably in a busy cafeteria or food service environment.
• Hold a ServSafe certification or be willing to obtain one (training will be provided if necessary).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and a drug test.
• Demonstrated punctuality and regular attendance.
• Ability to work on a smoke-free campus.