Food Service Worker - James Madison University

This role supports the manager in food and meal preparation, maintains cash receipts and meal records, and assists with daily reports while upholding high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies, and procedures
• Use and care for kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare the menu for the day
• Supervise food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned, including tasks in other kitchen areas

This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. It may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Requirements

• Food Service Certificate as needed
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure

Pay

Hourly rate: $16.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k)
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage

Benefits vary by location, are subject to legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.