Temporary Part-Time Food Service Worker

Providence, RI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Part-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

flexible schedule

team environment

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Pre-employment background check

Job Description

RISD Dining and Catering is a self-operated dining department within the Rhode Island School of Design, a prestigious and renowned art and design college. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in arts education, RISD also prides itself on providing outstanding dining experiences to its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. RISD Dining and Catering operates across multiple campus locations, ensuring diverse offerings that cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences. As a bustling food service provider on a vibrant campus, the department emphasizes quality, customer service, and cleanliness in all aspects of its operations.

The position of a Food Service Worker at RISD Dining and Catering plays a vital role in supporting the culinary and bakery staff in preparing delicious and visually appealing food items. This temporary, part-time role requires individuals who are flexible, reliable, and ready to engage in various food preparation duties such as gathering, washing, cutting vegetables, and helping with station-specific food production. Food Service Workers ensure that recipes are followed accurately to produce high-quality daily menu items while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.

This role requires working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on customer service and maintaining high culinary standards. Food Service Workers may also be tasked with operating dishwashing machines properly, maintaining equipment cleanliness, setting up and breaking down dining locations around campus, and serving customers in a professional and courteous manner. Employees must be adaptable as the position involves working at multiple campus locations to meet the dining department's needs.

Staff members at RISD Dining and Catering are considered essential personnel, which means they are required to work even when the school is closed. Shifts are available during both the AM and PM in a seven-day per week operation, providing flexible work schedules that vary weekly. This role is a wonderful opportunity for those seeking part-time, temporary employment within a respected educational institution, offering a steady work environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction are priorities. The successful candidate will undergo a pre-employment background check and is encouraged to uphold RISD's values of diversity and inclusivity as fundamental principles of the work culture.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
minimum of one year of experience in a restaurant, college or café-style food service environment
attention to detail and good oral communications skills
strong customer service orientation
ability to move from one auxiliary operation to another on a daily basis as required by the division

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
minimum of one year of experience in a restaurant, college or café-style food service environment
attention to detail and good oral communications skills
strong customer service orientation
ability to move from one auxiliary operation to another on a daily basis as required by the division

Job Duties

Prepares and completes basic kitchen, commissary and catering items as assigned to specifications desired
washes, peels, cuts, handles, presents and stores ingredients according to specifications
completes preparation work, ensuring all ingredients are gathered, cleaned, available and ready for cooking
assists cook with simple batch items and recipes including grill items under direct supervision
sets up (opens), breaks down (closes), and works in various service areas including bakery, pizza, deli, salad and serving line
follows all health code procedures including temperature management, personal hygiene and sanitation
assists in keeping food supplies in order by stocking, cleaning and sanitizing work, service and storage areas
operates dish machines to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, flatware, trays, and food preparation equipment
ensures proper storage and frequently replenishes items in servery areas
cleans dish washing machine and grease traps and cleans scrap tables, belt, and disposal after each meal period
sweeps and mops floors in dish room
ensures timely removal of empty boxes, packaging materials and trash containers from kitchen
sweeps and mops kitchen and dining room floors when required
checks and restocks beverage coolers and convenience items
hooks up fountain soda, juice, and CO2
cleans milk, soda, and juice machines
sets up (opens) dining locations across campus ensuring all food items and supplies are available and presented for the day’s business including preparation of condiment and coffee stations
waits on a heavy volume of customers in a timely and courteous manner
provides a high level of hospitality in the Front of House to students, faculty, staff and other customers
serves prepared meals in accordance with culinary specifications as to portions
accurately operates a cash register to serve a large number of guests in a timely and professional manner