General Food Service - Part Time - First Shift

Creative Dining Services is a dynamic and innovative hospitality and facility management company that specializes in partnering with a diverse range of clients including colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, and K-12 schools and camps. The company emphasizes providing a unique hospitality experience that is fun, engaging, and thoroughly focused on the community it serves. Rather than offering traditional food service management, Creative Dining Services brings creativity and a customized approach to every partnership, ensuring that each client receives services tailored to their specific needs and environments. Known for its commitment to quality and community involvement, Creative Dining Services stands as a recognized employer in the hospitality sector, boasting an inclusive work environment as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly organization.

Currently, Creative Dining Services is seeking a General Food Service Worker to join their team at Knoxville Catholic in Knoxville, TN. This role is designed to support food service operations by performing a wide range of duties related to preparing and serving food and beverages in various food service environments. The General Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in maintaining the day-to-day functionality of food service areas through responsibilities such as setting up kitchen and service areas, assisting with meal preparation, serving customers, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation. This position offers hours from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, making it suitable for those seeking part-time opportunities.

The General Food Service Worker will frequently assist with tasks such as setting up food service areas including kitchen and salad stations, checking food temperatures, helping prepare both hot and cold meals as well as beverages, and serving food items to customers following specific instructions. The worker is also expected to ensure the replenishment of foods, utensils, and condiments at serving stations and perform sanitary cleaning duties including washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans, as well as maintaining floors and work areas. The role may also involve cashiering duties and handling garbage and trash disposal as per the operation's requirements.

Ideal candidates for this role should be high school graduates or possess an equivalent education, have basic reading and math skills, and be capable of communicating effectively with guests typically visiting the location. The position requires attentiveness to detail, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Furthermore, candidates must be comfortable working in an active, customer-focused environment and capable of performing a variety of miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. This role is ideal for individuals who are seeking to contribute to a team-focused hospitality environment while enhancing their skills in food service and customer interaction.