Dining Operations Associate

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

A public institution in Georgia is seeking candidates for a food service role that includes providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring food quality. Ideal applicants should have a high school diploma and the ability to handle multiple tasks. On-the-job training is provided for this position, which offers a salary range of $13.00 to $14.00 depending on experience and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with entry.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure food quality and communicate concerns to management.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Knowledge of food service terminology

Strong attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides general food service-related duties. Ensures a positive guest experience by providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as first point of contact, greets customers and assists guests with entry or any other needs
2. Utilizes assigned systems and restocks supplies
3. Communicates customer requests or concerns to management
4. Maintains awareness of daily menu items and meal plans
5. Maintains a clean, sanitary and organized work environment at all times
6. Ensures food quality, including tasting food for quality control
7. Responsible for any of the below job duties as assigned, scheduled and/or based on the needs of the business, including but not limited to:
   • Set up, break down, and cleaning of beverage equipment
   • Cleans and sanitizes tables, chairs and service stations
   • Fulfillment and distribution of mobile orders in a timely manner
   • Supports location leadership with tasks as needed
   • Maintains an enthusiastic and positive attitude with guests, leadership and staff at all times
   • May serve food from assigned station, location, and/or as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• None, on the job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience in retail, food service or restaurant location

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $13.00 to $14.00 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to maintain a neat and professional appearance; Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Knowledge of food service terminology; Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation regulations and food handling procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills; Basic computer skills for applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite); Strong attention to detail and follow up skills; Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.