CAFETERIA SERVICE WORKER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TWO OPENINGS

1. This position is part time, Academic year (summers off); 12.5 hours/week - Days
2. This position is part time, Academic year (summers off); 19.5 hours/week - Evenings

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Supervisors

LOCATION: Jason Downer Commons

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for set-up, some food preparation and cleaning of cafeteria line; ensure uninterrupted serving of food, with a strong emphasis on customer service.

DUTIES:

1. Maintain pleasant, courteous and helpful attitude toward customers.

2. Prepare serving lines for customer service; preheat serving wells and other equipment; make coffee; set out condiments, utensils for serving and garnishes; slice lemons; fill juice machines, etc. (30%)

3. Ensure that food service lines continue without interruption by replenishing food, supplies, china, flatware, trays, etc. as needed. (40%)

a. Prepare student "sick" meals as requested.

b. Assist with training of new counter workers and student employees.

4. Provide the highest standard of food sanitation and safety throughout the serving time. Maintain clean, sanitary and safe work conditions including, but not limited to, floors, serving lines, counters behind serving lines, and salad bars. Assure that dining room tables and chairs are clean and dining rooms are neat and orderly. (20%)

a. Wash and sanitize milk dispensers, soda dispensers, juice machines, serving utensils daily. Follow daily cleaning list.

b. Instruct student employees in proper cleaning techniques and follow-up to ensure work is complete.

c. Take soiled towels and linens to laundry room and wash, dry and fold.

d. Assist with regular cleaning of all equipment and work areas at the end of each term.

5. Assist with set-up, serving and clean-up for catering as required. (10%)

a. Check catering board daily.

6. Open front doors of building in mornings.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Will exist with all members of the management staff and all Food Services employees assigned to the same work hours, including student employees.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Previous food service experience is desired.

2. Familiarity with proper sanitation techniques for food service environment.

3. Good interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service.

4. Must be able to lift 40#.

EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Microwave oven

2. Dishwasher

3. Electric toaster and waffle irons

4. Holding unit and plate lowerator

5. Steam tables

6. Washer/dryer

7. Beverage dispensers

8. Griddle