Campus Dining Food Service Worker - PM Shift (8329)

Genuine Foods; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus pool

Medical & Dental benefits

Ground-floor opportunity

Training provided

Job summary

Genuine Foods seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker for a Banner Elk higher education site. You will prepare and serve menu items, engage students and educators, and help maintain high standards of food safety and presentation.

The role offers a 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm shift, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to learn culinary skills while working with a supportive, mission-driven team in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with reliable attendance and scheduling.
• Strong customer service focus with students, faculty and staff.
• Experience with make-to-order items like pizzas and deli items is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Prepare raw ingredients for cooking and food production.
• Serve pizza, salads, deli items and other menu offerings with presentation in mind.
• Stock and replenish stations with fresh ingredients during service.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and portion control procedures at all times.

Skills

Flexibility

Team oriented

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Pizza/salad prep

Job description

Job Details: Location: NC - Lees McRae, Banner Elk, NC 28604 | Position Type: Full-Time Hourly | Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 | Job Category: Operations - Food Service

About Genuine Foods: At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch‑made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.

Job Description Overview

The Food Service Worker position will be located at a higher education setting. The food server performs a variety of responsibilities related to preparing and serving food in accordance with the daily menu and recipe standards; engaging students, teachers and parents in Genuine Foods’ mission. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills to advance your career. We are a supportive team that values and respects each other. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and has a superior customer service orientation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Prepare raw ingredients for cooking and food production.
• Prepare, assemble, and serve pizza, salads, deli sandwiches, and other menu offerings while maintaining presentation and quality standards.
• Stock and replenish pizza, salad, and deli stations with fresh ingredients throughout service.
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and portion control procedures at all times.
• Follow the direction of the Culinary Lead at all times.
• Coordinate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Cook and assemble menu items according to established standards.
• Stock, organize, and maintain kitchen and food service areas.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, cooking utensils, equipment, and service areas.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Alert the Culinary Lead of any workplace issues or operational concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and team-oriented.
• 1–3 years of food service or customer service experience in a medium- to high-volume food service operation or restaurant.
• Experience preparing or serving pizza, salads, deli items, or similar made‑to‑order food is preferred.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to remain calm in a fast‑paced environment.
• Punctual and able to adhere to attendance and scheduling requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb stairs as needed.
• Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods' mission of using food to help students enhance their minds, bodies, and overall well‑being.
• Must be able to work in a school environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus pool.
• Medical & Dental benefits.
• Get in on the ground floor of a growing company.
• Work with a professional team willing to train.

Schedule: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Genuine Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.