Food Service Specialist: Prep, Serve & Sanitize

Chartwells Higher Education; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals with attention to quality and presentation. You will perform prep tasks, manage food storage, and assist customers at the service counters.

The role requires FoodSafe Level 1 Certification, comfort with a cash register, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification is required.
• Ability to operate a cash register is a plus.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle a heavy workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve meals with quality and proper presentation.
• Perform prep work: wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables.
• Store food with correct dating, wrapping and rotation procedures.
• Set up items for purchase and assist customers at the counter.
• Clean and maintain work areas, dispose of trash, and restock supplies.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and temperature control.
• Notify cooks if temperatures are outside safe ranges.
• Assist with cashiering and line serving as needed.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

English proficiency

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, present, and serve meals with attention to quality and presentation. You will perform prep tasks, manage food storage, and assist customers at the service counters.

The role requires FoodSafe Level 1 Certification, comfort with a cash register, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.