Entry-Level Food Service Associate I

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina is hiring a Food Service Worker to perform routine food service tasks under close supervision in a production and dining area.

Duties include assisting in the preparation of meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts, operating the dish machine, cleaning areas, and transporting food and supplies as required.

The role emphasizes following instructions, maintaining sanitation, and supporting meal service with a reliable work ethic in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions commonly gained through partial high school education.
• Experience: NONE beyond education/training.
• OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts; prepare foods to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates.
• Operate food production equipment including slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty making machines, and other equipment.
• Transport food or supplies to serving areas; ensure areas are set up; stock supplies and equipment; ensure proper temperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display.
• Clear soiled dishes and refuse from tables in dining halls; handle trash and dispose accordingly.
• Set up and operate dish machine to clean dishes, trays, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils; inspect for cleanliness.
• Maintain stock and supplies; unload, receive, issue, and transport materials; report discrepancies.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina is hiring a Food Service Worker to perform routine food service tasks under close supervision in a production and dining area.

Duties include assisting in the preparation of meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts, operating the dish machine, cleaning areas, and transporting food and supplies as required.

The role emphasizes following instructions, maintaining sanitation, and supporting meal service with a reliable work ethic in a team environment.