Food Service Associate A

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Associate to join their team. This role involves setting up serving lines, serving food to patrons, and maintaining cleanliness in dining facilities. The ideal candidate will have some experience in food service operations and a commitment to customer satisfaction. You will work in a vibrant environment, contributing to the dining experience of a diverse community. If you enjoy working in a team and have a passion for food service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Six months of relevant experience in food service operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and arrange serving lines and dining room in College dining facilities.
• Serve food from counters and steamtables to cafeteria patrons.
• Assist with daily catering orders.

Skills

Food Service Operations

Customer Relations

Sanitation Procedures

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.

OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 05/05/2025 THROUGH 05/11/2025.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 05/05/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0413300

Position Title

Position Title Food Service Associate A

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $22.66/hr.

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $23.18/hr.

Union Type

SEIU Level

SEIU Level A

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 9

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Schedule: 11.00am-9.30pm, Wednesday-Saturday; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off

The position is located at the Courtyard Cafe.
Nine-month position (three-month summer hiatus period) or 12 Month position available

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

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 and cleans up kitchen utensils and equipment and the work and dining room areas at the completion of the shift. Assists with daily catering orders.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp No formal education or experience required

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Six months of relevant experience in food service operations; or the equivalent.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Food service experience in an institutional establishment preferred.
• 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.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to apply customer relations procedures and policies.
• May work varied shifts and required overtime.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 6-3561

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Campus Services HR

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 6-3561

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING . AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING , IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY , IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY .

OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 05/05/2025 THROUGH 05/11/2025.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Schedule: 11.00am-9.30pm, Wednesday-Saturday; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off


The position is located at the Courtyard Cafe.
Nine-month position (three-month summer hiatus period) or 12 Month position available

• 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.

Percentage Of Time

Description

• Operates cash register to itemize and total customer purchases.
• Reviews price sheets to note price changes and sale items.
• Scans item 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 an awareness to 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.

Percentage Of Time

Description

• 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.
• Prepares hot and cold beverages.
• 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.

Percentage Of Time

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

· Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB -related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time

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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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