Student Worker Lead - James Madison University

About the role

This position supervises, trains, and manages the food operation, ensuring appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and prepare production records.
• Direct daily activities and maintain food production that ensures safety and quality according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment.
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure food is served per menu specifications following department policies.
• Maintain a sanitary department in compliance with health and safety codes.
• Conduct accurate weekly inventory and prepare orders as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel and promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
• Train and mentor other food service workers.
• Maintain logs on equipment maintenance and perform preventative maintenance.
• Recommend equipment replacement to meet facility needs.
• Multitask effectively and perform duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager.
• Fill in for absent employees at the location as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm timely preparation and delivery.
• Attend food service meetings and maintain communication with staff.
• Perform cashier duties as needed.
• Promote good public relations.
• Work occasional night and weekend catered events.
• Audit locations including signage and recipes.
• Maintain supplemental allergy-free/gluten-free stations (e.g., Worry-Free Zone, Stress-Less Corner).
• Assist with cleaning, restocking, ordering, and programming (e.g., UREC Cooking classes, allergy/dietary restriction programming).

Requirements

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Complete a sanitation course either before or during the first year.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Knowledgeable in operating an efficient, cost-effective program.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a student at the Aramark location.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.50.

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, employee eligibility, and legal requirements.