
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.20
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider dedicated to managing a comprehensive collegiate food service program at Tufts University's Medford-Somerville campus. The department aims to deliver high-quality, contemporary, and innovative food and hospitality services tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Serving a large community of approximately 5,100 undergraduates, 1,700 graduate students, and 2,300 faculty, staff, and administrators, Tufts Dining runs a progressive residential dining program alongside responsive retail services and a distinctive university catering program. These services operate 7 days a week to ensure the campus community consistently receives fresh and varied offerings... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to operate flat top griddle, deep fryer, char-broiler, steamer, foodservice meat slicer, industrial mixer, pizza oven, vacuum sealer, tilt kettle, food processor, buffalo chopper and additional required foodservice equipment
- Must possess excellent knife skills and demonstrate solid understanding of foodservice terminology
- Ability to work during academic year shifts Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM EST
- Ability to follow all department standards for quality, sanitation, and food safety
- Ability to meet meal service deadlines efficiently
- Willingness to learn and take direction from management and culinary professionals
- Ability to work under periods of fast pace and high pressure
- Adherence to schedule policies including punching in and out according to department policy
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Excellent knife skills
- Solid understanding of foodservice terminology
- Ability to work independently and meet performance standards
- Friendly and courteous customer service skills
Job Duties
- Prepare a variety of menu items following established preparation guidelines and department recipes
- Complete all assigned work to meet meal service deadlines and follow department standards for quality and sanitation
- Prepare food products in customer service areas and interact with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully meet proficiency standards including timeliness, accuracy, and quality
- Work with minimal supervision in a logical, efficient, and productive manner
- Execute opening and closing duties as assigned
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain food preparation equipment and station, implement food safety guidelines, and complete service records accurately
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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