Food Service Worker

Pay Rate: $20.50/hr plus shift differential for weekends and nights

Schedule: Nights and weekends are integral and flexibility is required.  Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

Essential Personnel* (details in the additional requirements)

Position Purpose

Responsible for the coordination of food and supplies necessary for meal services, and for the operation of the dining area assigned, including the arrangement, cleaning and condition of furnishings and equipment.

Must embody the mission of the Dining Services Department: “A Team of Professionals dedicated to providing quality food service with a personal touch.”

Key Accountabilities

Meals/Customer Service

• Ensures and maintains a high level of customer service in the dining halls.
• Monitors the quality and quantity of all food served.
• Ensures that food and beverage equipment are operational at the proper temperatures.
• Ensures proper set up and break down of all dining areas.
• Sets up, maintains, and breaks down serving lines, including slicing deli meat.
• Ensures that all foods are served in accordance with HAACP standards, policies and procedures.
• Informs lead food service worker and/or manager of any problems, requests or opportunities.
• Be prepared to answers guests’ questions regarding all prepared foods, including but not limited to the ingredients, methods of preparation and known allergens.
• Promotes a positive and congenial atmosphere for students, employees and other customers.
• Stocks, operates, and monitors appropriate equipment needed for each meal.
• Sets up, maintains, replenishes, and breaks down hot carts, salad/sandwich/breakfast/dessert bars as needed.
• Keeps accurate meal counts of guests during special events.
• Completes proper guest slips and takes cash from paying guests.
• Weight pre-consumer waste using the LeanPath system.

Safety/Sanitation

• Ensures that all areas of the dining room are cleaned and maintained, including tables, chairs, floors, equipment and décor.
• Keeps up-to-date on emergency procedures and be prepared to implement when necessary.
• Practices proper cleaning procedures and observes all MSDS policies/procedures for safety and sanitation.
• Obeys all local, state, and federal safety health codes.
• Assists in the dish room, when necessary, as time allows

Direct/Indirect Reports

None

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some college experience helpful.
• ServSafe certification is required.  Must be able to obtain certificate within 60 days of hire (attend required class and pass test).

Experience

• Experience in an academic institution preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of food presentation and the use of appropriate equipment and tools preferred.
• Ability to discuss food ingredients, including allergens, and preparation methods with guests.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Ability to correctly identify food products.
• Must possess knowledge and commit to health and safety procedures with food handling and preparation.
• Practices excellent personal hygiene habits; follows and adheres to uniform standards daily.
• Regular and consistent attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and under short time constraints.
• Must possess excellent guest service and hospitality skills and projects a positive image while interacting with students, faculty, staff and guests.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations..

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Ability and dexterity to grasp and grip and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
2. Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without assistance.
3. Ability to work under a range of temperature conditions such as withstanding exposure to extreme heat in the kitchen or extreme cold from freezers.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
2. Must consistently wear assigned uniform and equipment and adhere to the appearance guidelines. 

This position is considered “Essential Personnel” in the event that:

• an emergency occurs on the PEA Campus or in the vicinity that would impact PEA;
• inclement weather forces the closing of campus or;
• other emergency events deemed appropriate.

Essential Personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (or his/her designee), the Principal or a member of the Principal’s Staff (Leadership Team).