Dining Services Student Workers

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY, is seeking Dining Services Student Worker to support on-campus dining halls and retail operations. You may assist in food preparation, service, cleanliness, and guest assistance, with hours including days, nights, and weekends.

The position pays $15.00/hr and offers exposure to a fast-paced campus dining environment. Responsibilities include following recipes and safety procedures, maintaining clean workstations, stocking supplies, and delivering friendly

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to interact courteously with guests and provide a positive dining experience.
• Willingness to acquire or possess a food safety certification.
• Dependability and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Flexibility with hours to accommodate daily routines and extracurricular activities.
• Strong communication to establish cooperative interaction with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation and Service: Prepare food items following standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Workstation Setup: Set up prep tables, service counters, hot wells, and steam tables.
• Customer Service: Serve food to guests, answer questions, and address concerns with a positive demeanor.
• Sanitation and Cleaning: Clean and sanitize workstations, dining areas, and kitchens per safety standards.
• Stocking and Supplies: Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking food and non-food supplies.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and health regulations and company policies.
• Teamwork: Cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Dependability

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Join the Union Dining team as a Dining Services Student Worker in one of our dining halls or retail operations on campus. Union Dining Services strives to be the best in culinary excellence, and as a Dining Services Worker, you play a critical role in the customer experience.

From assisting in the preparation and service of food to maintaining the presentation of the dining halls to assisting guests, we have a variety of roles and will find the right one for you! Department: Dining Services Location: Various Supervisor's Name: Varies by unit Please indicate hours/shifts available: days, nights, weekends Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr

A Student Worker at Union College's dining services would likely perform tasks such as assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas, serving food to customers, stocking supplies, and providing customer service. Responsibilities include adhering to standardized recipes, following safety procedures, and contributing to a positive guest experience. This role presents a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the food service industry and develop essential skills in the professional world.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Food Preparation and Service: Prepare food items following standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Workstation Setup: Set up prep tables, service counters, hot wells, and steam tables.
• Customer Service: Serve food to guests, answer questions, and address any concerns with a positive demeanor.
• Sanitation and Cleaning: Break down, clean, and sanitize workstations, dining areas, and kitchens according to established safety standards.
• Stocking and Supplies: Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking food and non-food supplies.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to food safety and health regulations, and follow company policies.
• Teamwork: Cooperate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient dining operations.

Qualifications:

• Customer Service Skills: The ability to interact courteously with guests and provide a positive dining experience.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Must be willing to acquire or already possess a food safety certification.
• Dependability and Instruction Following: Must be dependent, able to follow both written and oral instructions, and take instruction.
• Flexibility: Be flexible with hours to accommodate daily routines and extracurricular activities.
• Communication Skills: Ability to establish and maintain cooperative communication.

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations: If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.