Dining Services Associate Qdoba - Limited Hour Temp

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals at work

Shift differential evenings/weekends

Job summary

Davidson College Dining is seeking Dining Services Associates (Limited Hour Temporary) to join our Qdoba team. You will provide general support in a fast-paced, excellence-driven dining location, preparing and serving food to order while upholding Brand Standards.

This ongoing position offers 15-20 hours per week, with required evening and weekend shifts; duties include food prep, serving, cleaning, cash handling, and assisting with catered events as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Good guest service skills and excellent communication and people skills.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule. The dining location is scheduled according to the needs of the students and various events.
• Food Handler certified or certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Allertrain Lite certified or certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and standard sanitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, presents and serves food as needed according to Brand Standards.
• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Rings order accurately by using the point-of-sale system.
• Receives meal plan, cash and credit card payments and issue receipts or change due to guest.
• Assists with catered events as scheduled.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

Food Handler Certification

Allertrain Lite Certification

Tools

POS System

Job description

Job Description

Davidson College Dining is looking for Dining Services associates ( Limited Hour Temporary) to join our Qdoba team. Dining Services Associate provides general support to fast paced, busy, and excellence focused dining location. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you will be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation - experimenting with bold flavors, and cooking styles. This is an ongoing 15-20 hours per week position and is required to work evenings and weekends.

The work includes preparing and serving food to order, according to Brand Standards. The associate is also responsible for cleaning equipment, serving, and dining areas, washing, and storing dishes and pans used during meal service. During the academic year, the dining locations operate seven days a week for the students, guests, staff, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Good guest service skills and excellent communication and people skills.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule. The dining location is scheduled according to the needs of the students and various events. Work schedules are not fixed as they rotate from week to week.
• Food Handler certified or certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Allertrain Lite certified or certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and standard sanitation practices preferred.
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying and / or extended walking and standing.
• Food service experience preferred, but not required.
• Guest service experience preferred, but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, presents and serves food as needed according to Brand Standards.
• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Serves guests in a friendly, efficient manner following the outlined steps of service.
• Prepares and serves food according to guest's specifications.
• Rings order accurately by using the point-of-sale system.
• Receives meal plan, cash and credit card payments and issue receipts or change due to guest, responsible for overages and shortages, accuracy, and security.
• Serves food or works dish room during the meal hour.
• Prepares assigned work area for meal service.
• Cleans the dining facility which includes sweeping, mopping, taking trash to dumpster and cleaning restrooms.
• Resolves guest concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with Dining service standards and procedures.
• Assures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Assist with catered events as scheduled.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Balancing
• Carrying
• Pulling / Pushing
• Repetitive Movement
• Standing
• Bending
• Reaching
• Twisting

Environmental Hazards

• Chemicals
• Confined Spaces
• Dust / Fumes
• Indoor Temperature Extremes
• Noise

Lifting Required

twenty-five pounds.

Seasonal Responsibilities

Dining Services Associates may be assigned to work in a different dining unit and there may be limited work available during school holidays and breaks when classes are not in session. Throughout the academic year there are periods of down time when work is not available. Examples of these include winter break and spring break.

Travel Required

Less than 5 %.

Night and Weekend Work Required

Yes

Benefits

• Tiered shift differential pays for evenings and weekends.
• Meals are included during the employee's normal work hours.