General Food Service Worker

About the role

The General Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties associated with the preparation and service of meals and sanitation for board plan, summer conferences, and special events within the Dining Center. This position requires a high level of customer service at all times, requires working early morning hours, evening hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. Primary Responsibilities Serve meals to customers, ensuring proper quality and portion size, while maintaining the highest level of customer service Update temperature logs at each meal and communicate needs to cooks Maintain front of house serving areas including beverage stations, salad and deli bars, serving lines, snack and dessert areas, and dining room. Ensure areas are fully stocked, visual presentation is correct, and areas are clean Work as a cashier for the Retail and dining hall operations. Swipe ID cards for students and guests who have a meal plan, and accurately process all Cash or Credit Card transactions Assist in basic food preparation for meals. Tasks may include slicing deli meats and cheeses; chopping vegetables; preparing salads, desserts, and fruits; as well as cleaning work area and equipment used Familiarity with basic cooking procedures which may include steaming, baking, deep frying, and grilling Assist in sanitation tasks of the dining operation. This includes working in the dish room and pot room, maintaining trash and recycling areas in dining center, sweeping and mopping, and wiping tables and counter tops Adhere to standards outlined by sanitation program (Serve Safe) and local, state, and federal guidelines Assist in training of student worker staff Other duties as assigned or directed Line of Report: The General Food Service Worker reports to the Operations Manager and Supervisors.

Requirements

• Current Serv Safe certification or the ability to obtain certification
• Professional Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient in communicating orally and in writing to customers, co-workers, and management
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written instructions, menus, and production sheets
• Solid reading, hearing, and speaking skills
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic
• Good manual dexterity and good sight
• Ability to be mobile between workstations and numerous campus buildings
• Working knowledge of safety precautions associated with the food service industry
• Familiarity with basic cooking procedures which may include steaming, baking, deep frying, and grilling
• Demonstrated ability to utilize dining service equipment such as slicer, deep fryer, grill, and steamer
• Prior cashier experience
• Special Requirements
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures
• Must be able to stand for periods up to 4 hours at a time, bend over, lift up to 50 pounds, and climb stairs
• Haverford

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title General Food Service Worker Job Description Summary The General Food Service Worker is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits-eligible position. Job Description Total Compensation Hourly rate : $18 Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page ( https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits ) for more information. Work Location: On-Site at the Dining Center

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