Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.50 - $17.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Duke University, established in 1924 by James Buchanan Duke, is a prestigious research university located in Durham, North Carolina. It stands as one of America's leading institutions for higher education and research, with a strong reputation on both the national and international stages. Situated within the vibrant Research Triangle, Duke benefits from a dynamic environment ranked annually as one of the best places to work and live in the United States. With over 15,000 students enrolled across its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, Duke University fosters a diverse and innovative academic community. The university also boasts a sizable workforce... Show More
Job Requirements
- Partial high school education or equivalent
- six months of experience in food preparation/service
- basic math skills for cash handling
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- ability to perform cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, and dishwashing
- ability to follow instructions and work under general supervision
- good interpersonal skills for customer service
- ability to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards
- ability to report equipment and facility issues promptly.
Job Qualifications
- Work requires ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education
- six months of experience in food preparation/service
- ability to operate food production equipment
- capable of providing customer service and handling cash transactions
- knowledge of sanitary procedures and food safety standards
- ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment
- ability to follow established food preparation and portioning procedures
- good communication and teamwork skills
- any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Job Duties
- Assist in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts
- prepare food to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates
- prepare portioned and fast foods on grill, in broiler, or in deep fat fryer as appropriate
- operate point-of-sale cash register
- calculate total cost of items and accept payment in cash, on meal cards, or on charge cards
- perform other various clerical duties in food services offices as required
- provide customer service as needed
- operate food production equipment to include slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty making machines, and other vegetable, bakery, and meat processing equipment
- transport food or supplies to serving areas
- ensure that areas are properly set up
- assemble and replenish food, supplies, and equipment as required
- ensure proper temperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display
- take orders, portion, and serve food to customers
- record portions served according to procedure
- remove, cover, wrap, label, store, rotate, and discard food and condiments as directed
- clear soiled dishes and refuse from tables in dining halls
- scrape refuse into garbage containers
- load trays and soiled dishes on conveyers, racks, and carts
- remove and dispose of trash
- set up and operate dish machine
- clean assigned area following proper sanitary procedures, to include equipment, counters, work and dining tables, chairs, refrigerators, utensils, and dispensers
- sweep and mop floors
- vacuum carpets and empty ash trays
- ensure all supplies, materials and equipment are available in assigned work areas for proper performance of duties
- maintain replenishment as necessary
- prepare supplies and materials as required
- report equipment malfunctions
- report need to repair equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures
- assist in monitoring work and training employees in proper techniques and in the use of supplies, materials and equipment as appropriate
- perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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