Food Service Worker Lead - Webb Catering - ODU - Old Dominion Univ. (ODU)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $20.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. The company is rooted in service and united by a mission to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark emphasizes equal opportunity and inclusivity in its workplace, striving to create an environment where employees can grow professionally and personally. Recognized for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Aramark offers diverse career paths that ignite passion and empower employees to reach their full potential. Catering to a wide range of industries, including education, healthcare, corporate dining, and sports and entertainment, Aramark delivers tailored services that meet the unique needs of each client and community it serves.
The Food Service Worker position at Aramark plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and high-quality food service operations. This hourly role offers a competitive wage of $20.00 per hour, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to fair compensation. The Food Service Worker will assist with food preparation, meal portioning, and directly serving customers, providing an essential link between the kitchen operations and customer satisfaction. Under the guidance of a manager, this role provides a supportive environment for on-the-job learning, fostering skill development in food handling, customer service, and teamwork. As a team player, the Food Service Worker is expected to bring organization, focus, accountability, and a positive attitude daily.
Responsibilities include leading and assisting in the preparation of daily food items, maintaining accurate portion control, adhering to safety and sanitation standards, and engaging positively with customers to ensure an excellent dining experience. The position also involves station setup and breakdown, temperature monitoring, quality assurance, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. The role requires flexibility to work in various food service settings such as concessions, catering events, and special functions, reflecting the dynamic nature of Aramark’s service offerings.
In addition to hands-on food service duties, the Food Service Worker supports team leadership by advising colleagues to ensure timely and effective service delivery. They comply with safety protocols, perform cleaning and waste disposal tasks, and contribute to a safe workplace by reporting hazards promptly. The role values adaptability, with cross-training opportunities and the chance to take on tasks directed by supervisors, enabling career growth and skill enhancement.
Aramark offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and work/life resources. Retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid parental leave, disability coverage, and paid time off further enhance the overall compensation package. These benefits vary depending on location and eligibility, underscoring Aramark’s dedication to supporting its workforce’s health, well-being, and financial security.
Joining Aramark as a Food Service Worker means becoming part of a company that invests in its people and values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. By pursuing a career in food service with Aramark, employees gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and contribute to a positive customer experience in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
The Food Service Worker position at Aramark plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and high-quality food service operations. This hourly role offers a competitive wage of $20.00 per hour, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to fair compensation. The Food Service Worker will assist with food preparation, meal portioning, and directly serving customers, providing an essential link between the kitchen operations and customer satisfaction. Under the guidance of a manager, this role provides a supportive environment for on-the-job learning, fostering skill development in food handling, customer service, and teamwork. As a team player, the Food Service Worker is expected to bring organization, focus, accountability, and a positive attitude daily.
Responsibilities include leading and assisting in the preparation of daily food items, maintaining accurate portion control, adhering to safety and sanitation standards, and engaging positively with customers to ensure an excellent dining experience. The position also involves station setup and breakdown, temperature monitoring, quality assurance, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. The role requires flexibility to work in various food service settings such as concessions, catering events, and special functions, reflecting the dynamic nature of Aramark’s service offerings.
In addition to hands-on food service duties, the Food Service Worker supports team leadership by advising colleagues to ensure timely and effective service delivery. They comply with safety protocols, perform cleaning and waste disposal tasks, and contribute to a safe workplace by reporting hazards promptly. The role values adaptability, with cross-training opportunities and the chance to take on tasks directed by supervisors, enabling career growth and skill enhancement.
Aramark offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and work/life resources. Retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid parental leave, disability coverage, and paid time off further enhance the overall compensation package. These benefits vary depending on location and eligibility, underscoring Aramark’s dedication to supporting its workforce’s health, well-being, and financial security.
Joining Aramark as a Food Service Worker means becoming part of a company that invests in its people and values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. By pursuing a career in food service with Aramark, employees gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and contribute to a positive customer experience in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior food service or related experience preferred
- Serve Safe Certification required
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
- Capable of frequent lifting and transporting hot food items
- Must be able to work in environments with heat, steam, noise, chemicals and other hazards
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Great customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Serve Safe Certification
- Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Food service experience preferred
- Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
- Ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions
Job Duties
- Lead all aspects of and assist in preparation of food items for the day and dating products
- Coordinate and assist in setting up and breaking down stations designated by the manager
- Cook and otherwise prepare foods according to recipes and directions
- Responsible for use of accurate portions when preparing and serving items on the line
- Maintain daily temperature logs
- Responsible for taking samples of all food items on the line prior to serving the customers
- Alert management and pull food items that do not meet quality expectations
- Complete opening and closing station checklists
- Greet customers as they approach and leave the serving line
- Ask customers about the quality of their service and handle any complaints while maintaining a positive attitude and smile
- Coordinate and assist in maintaining a clean work station including floors, work areas, equipment, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks
- Ensures that all work areas and serving utensils are cleaned and sanitized
- Responsible for accurate disposal of waste from the service line
- Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by cart
- Assist with daily safety observations and report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
- Cross-train in areas as the need arises
- Able to work in concessions, catering, and special events required by your manager
- Perform task as requested by your manager on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
- Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team
- Lead all aspects of and advise the employees working on the line to ensure timely and effective service of the customers
- Request support from utility workers for sanitation issues of the line as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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