Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.20
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Meals
Professional development opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider responsible for managing a comprehensive collegiate dining program at Tufts University, serving both the Medford/Somerville and SMFA/Fenway campuses. The organization prides itself on delivering high-quality, contemporary, and innovative food and hospitality services tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and visitors. Operating with fiscal responsibility, Tufts Dining supports a vibrant campus community that consists of approximately 6,600 undergraduates, 2,100 graduate students, and 2,300 faculty and staff members. It offers a progressive resident dining program, innovative retail services, and a distinctive university catering program to support campus events and... 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 any additional required foodservice equipment
- Must possess excellent knife skills
- Demonstrate solid understanding of foodservice terminology
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
- Must adhere to scheduled shifts and departmental policies
- Ability to work under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions
- Must be willing to learn and take directions from management and culinary professionals
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
- Prior experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong customer service skills
- Willingness to learn and take direction
Job Duties
- Prepare a variety of menu items following established guidelines and recipes
- Complete all assigned work to meet meal service deadlines
- 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 ability to meet proficiency standards including timeliness, accuracy, and quality
- Work with minimal supervision in a logical, efficient, and productive manner
- Demonstrate a pleasant demeanor and understanding of good customer service
- Execute opening and closing duties as assigned
- Maintain cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of equipment and station
- Implement food safety guidelines
- Accurately complete service records
- Work effectively under fast-paced and high-pressure conditions
- Adhere to departmental policies regarding timekeeping, scheduling, and time off requests
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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