Campus Food Service Specialist — Fast-Paced, Customer-Focused

University of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee is seeking a Part-time Food Services Specialist 1 to support food and beverage service across campus. You will assist with food preparation, cash handling, set-up and break-down, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and six months of food service experience. Knowledge of safe work practices, effective communication, basic math, and computer skills are important.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; transcript required.
• Experience: Six months in a food service environment.
• Abilities: communicate effectively with guests and team; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients, beverages, and food according to recipes and directions for distribution. Cooks and prepares food for service.
• Completes transactions as a cashier, as needed.
• Monitors food temperatures and records.
• Sets up and breaks down food stations.
• Completes production sheets. Labels and dates food in the cooler.
• Compiles lists of items to be ordered and assists with placing the order. Replenishes food line items and stocks to appropriate levels.
• Stores food safely by following procedures.
• Cleans and maintains work areas, including floors, facilities, utensils, and equipment.
• Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers.
• Greets and serves each customer with excellent customer service.
• Washes pots, pans, and other items ensuring sanitary handling; organizes returns and equipment to the proper location for storage.
• Attends trainings, as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Tennessee is seeking a Part-time Food Services Specialist 1 to support food and beverage service across campus. You will assist with food preparation, cash handling, set-up and break-down, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and six months of food service experience. Knowledge of safe work practices, effective communication, basic math, and computer skills are important.