Food Service Associate A

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, is seeking a food service worker to assist in dining facilities. Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, serving food, cleaning, and assisting with catering orders.

The ideal candidate has food service experience, good communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions. No formal education is required, but six months of relevant experience is preferred. Join a college committed to diversity and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• No formal education is required.
• Six months of relevant experience in food service operations.
• Preferred experience in an institutional establishment.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving lines and dining areas.
• Serve food from counters to patrons.
• Clean kitchen utensils and dining areas.
• Assist with daily catering orders.

Skills

Food service operations experience

Ability to follow instructions

Good communication skills

Ability to maintain cleanliness

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, sets up and arranges serving lines and dining room in College dining facilities. Serves food from counters and steamtables to cafeteria patrons, stores leftover food items, cleans kitchen utensils and equipment, and cleans dining room areas at completion of shift. Assists with daily catering orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries trays and containers of food and supplies from kitchen to serving/dining area.
• Stocks and arranges food, dishes, silverware, and other supplies at steamtables, ice counters, salad bars and serving stations.
• Serves food from counters and steamtables to cafeteria patrons, e.g. serves salads, vegetables, meat, and breads; ladles soups and sauces; portions desserts; and fills beverage cups and glasses as indicated by customer.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages.
• Replenishes foods and condiments at serving stations.
• Cleans tables and seats and general dining area in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Scrubs and polishes counter, steamtables and other equipment.
• Removes food after meals and cleans equipment, counters and work areas.
• Learns and follows safety precautions and proper food protection and handling procedures.
• Employee may be assigned to the primary duty of cashier or counterworker.
• Operates cash register to itemize and total customer's purchases.
• Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items.
• Scans items to record price and totals purchases on cash register.
• Collects cash, check, or student multiple charge system payment from customer and makes change for cash transactions.
• Maintains awareness of potential shoplifting and practices prevention techniques.
• Counts money in cash drawer and starts up and closes out the register at beginning and end of work shift.
• Identifies items not accepted by the scanner.
• As needed, assists with daily catering orders.
• Reads menus/orders to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged.
• Makes and wraps sandwiches and desserts.
• Loads delivery cartons with food, condiments, silverware, dishes and beverages.
• Delivers orders to designated area or customer location.
• Sets up and arranges tables and decorations; serves foods and beverages to guests.
• Packs dishes and utensils for removal to catering establishment.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others in an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Six (6) months of relevant experience in food service operations; or the equivalent.
• Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of cleanliness procedures and general sanitation regulations.
• Ability to learn proper food protection and handling procedures.
• Ability to learn methods and procedures used in food service operations including cash handling.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to apply customer relations procedures and policies.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May work varied shifts and required overtime.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.