Dining Services Worker - Weekend Shift (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Indian Hills Community College; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, IA, is seeking a Kitchen and Dining Services Associate to support daily kitchen operations and dining room service. Responsibilities include cash handling, event catering support, and supervising student workers, with training in Serve Safe within 60 days.

The role requires reliability, attention to food safety, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a cooperative approach in a fast-paced college setting.

Qualifications

• Must be clean, dependable and customer service oriented.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Must be capable of preparing and serving a variety of menus with minimum supervision.
• Must have, and keep current, Serve Safe Certification, or obtain within 60 days.
• Assist with catering and banquet event support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen and dining service operations.
• Prepare entrees, side dishes and desserts as directed.
• Assist in preparing, delivery and service of catering events.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, store rooms, and dining area.
• Monitor hours for student workers and maintain attendance records.
• Open/close procedures and ensure end-of-shift sanitation.

Skills

Customer service

Dependable

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Cash handling

Training student workers

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Cash register system

Job description

Perform all tasks related to the daily operation of the kitchen and serving area. This person will assist in special events including caterings and banquets. Duties will include cash register operation, opening and/or closing process and training college student workers.

Vision

Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Mission

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.

Core Values

Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.

• Must be clean, dependable and customer service oriented.
• Rotate stock items as per established procedures.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Must be capable of preparing and serving a variety of menus with minimum supervision.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Perform necessary cleaning on all equipment and appliances.
• Monitor college student workers including recording hours worked.
• Must have, and keep current, Serve Safe Certification, or must obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Ensure the kitchen/dining area is cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift.

• Assist as directed with the operation of the college dining services.
• Perform food preparation and customer service functions.
• Prepare main entrees, side dishes and desserts.
• Assist in preparing, delivery and service of caterings.
• Responsible for keeping kitchen equipment/appliances clean.
• Assist in washing dishes, utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintain a friendly, positive and professional relationship with all patrons, co-workers, and colleagues.
• Be responsible for cash register operations.
• Maintain organizations, rotations and cleanliness of all areas of the kitchen, store rooms, coolers, freezers, service and dining area.
• Store all food, paper supplies, and chemicals according to all applicable health laws.
• Monitor food appearance, quality and portion control.
• Maintain accurate records required by the college and Food Service Department.
• Receive and validate all food deliveries from vendors.
• Must be willing to help with caterings.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• The assigned work location may change as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible To

Director, Dining Services

Position Level

Auxiliary Support, Level II - Non-Exempt - Essential Staff - Traditional Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length

3 Term, Full Time, Benefits

Schedule

Varied Schedules - Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

Full-Time: 36 hours per week, Thursday through Sunday

Part-Time: 24 hours per week, Friday through Sunday or Saturday & Sunday