Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Professional Development

Job Description

This position is within a food service establishment focused on delivering nutritious and safely prepared meals to students and adults in a clean and professional setting. The company operates in an environment committed to maintaining food safety, adhering to health regulations, and ensuring customer satisfaction through quality food preparation and service. Employees in this role contribute significantly to the overall experience of patrons, supporting menu implementation, supply management, and cleanliness to promote a healthy dining environment. The organization prides itself on fostering a team-oriented culture where employees work collaboratively to meet daily operational goals relating to meal service and kitchen sanitation.

The Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in the food preparation and service process. This role involves assisting with preparing food based on predetermined menus and forecasts, ensuring all food items are presented in an appealing manner, and handling a range of support tasks from stocking supplies to managing cleaning duties. The worker must perform repetitive tasks efficiently, follow strict food safety guidelines, and support proper identification and claiming of reimbursable meals. The position requires operation of commercial kitchen equipment and active participation in maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. In addition to practical duties such as dishwashing and equipment maintenance, the role emphasizes the importance of professionalism in customer interactions and adherence to workplace policies including uniform guidelines and cell phone use.

This position offers in-person employment with an hourly pay rate starting at 16 dollars. The Food Service Worker must complete or hold a ServSafe Certification within six months of hire to comply with USDA regulations, ensuring food safety standards are met consistently. The role encourages ongoing professional development through mandatory training sessions and unit meetings. It is ideal for individuals who possess basic math and computer skills, can follow written and oral instructions, and demonstrate reliability in attendance. Experience in food service is preferred but not mandatory, making this an accessible opportunity for those seeking employment in food preparation and service industries. The Food Service Worker position supports the organizational commitment to providing safe, nutritious, and satisfactory meals while maintaining a clean and orderly food service environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to operate basic, commercial kitchen equipment
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Read and follow instructions, written and oral
  • Work independently and with a team
  • Consistent attendance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to complete within 6 months of hire
  • Job-related experience preferred
  • Ability to operate basic, commercial kitchen equipment
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Read and follow instructions, written and oral
  • Work independently and with a team
  • Consistent attendance

Job Duties

  • Conduct all interactions in a professional and courteous manner
  • Assist with food preparation as assigned and based on menus and forecasting
  • Perform repetitive tasks in an efficient and timely manner
  • Support the process of receiving and storing all food and beverage supplies, paper supplies, and cleaning supplies
  • Understand and identify reimbursable meals properly for purpose of meal claiming
  • Present all foods in an appetizing and appealing manner
  • Stock items including condiments, paper supplies and a la carte when necessary
  • Support compliant completion of daily production records
  • Assist with cleaning of kitchen and dining areas including carts, serving lines, all equipment, utensils, tables, chairs, and trash disposal
  • Set up dish machine and/or three compartment sink according to food safety protocols to wash, rinse, sanitize, and put away clean items before, during and after all meal services
  • Perform all cleaning tasks per site cleaning schedule
  • Report any equipment issues to Food Service Site Leader
  • Follow all guidelines including cell phone usage, uniform requirements, and food safety
  • Attend scheduled unit meetings, and professional development trainings to meet USDA compliance requirements
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Site Leader, and/or Food Service Coordinator

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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