Under direct supervision, provides routine assistance in the preparation and serving of food, sanitation, and/or kitchen maintenance.
Primary Duties:
Assists with the preparation of food items by slicing, chopping, grating, cleaning, mixing, etc.
Serves food following established food portion control standards.
Maintains the operational readiness of facilities and equipment; sets up counters, steam tables, serving lines and serving utensils.
Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in cooking, serving and general work areas; cleans facilities and equipment, washes, sanitizes, and stores pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. Removes refuse from specified areas.
Assists in stocking and storing food service items. Keeps records pertaining to daily operations, food production, consumption and inventory.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, etc.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
OTHER:
Job Risks
Department
VPSA-Dining Services
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)
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Job Description Summary & Additional Information
Organization's Summary Statement:
This is a voluntary on call position in Catering, Concessions, and Special Events. Hours and schedules are determined by events and the employee has the right to refuse shifts for any reason. There is no guarantee of hours. Staff who perform duties at an event requiring specific skills and certification will receive additional pay up to $19.00 per hour or a percentage of sales for that event if the percentage is greater than their base hourly pay.
Staff must possess the ability to assist in preparing and serving food; to read and write; to operate food service equipment and appliances including but not limited to POS; to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to follow oral and written instructions; to lift, transport and stock food and supplies, materials and equipment.
Posting Close Date: December 21, 2026
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods, and from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.
Preferences: Ability to provide friendly and efficient service to guests.
Licenses/ Certifications: OPTIONAL TIPS Certification and/ or ServSafe Certification.
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