Food Service Team Member – Kitchen & Service

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is hiring a Food Service Worker I for the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role involves assisting in food preparation and related service activities under supervision in a campus dining environment.

The position requires basic food service experience or vocational training, with a probationary period to obtain Ohio Health Level Two Food Protection certification. Expect varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or completion of vocational education program in food preparation and service preferred.
• Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health's Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee's probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and tears down service lines; serves on lines; portions, slices and wraps food; sets up and clears carts; gets supplies from storage; washes pots and pans; operates dishwashing machine.
• Cleans and prepares vegetables and fruits; makes sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages; toasts, grills and fries foods.
• Cleans work, serving, dining, and receiving areas; sweeps and mops floors; washes walls; cleans and shampoos carpets; empties trash.
• Informs supervisor of preparation, equipment, supply and food requirements; may maintain records.
• May reheat prepared foods.
• May assist Cooks; may train and direct student employees in food service procedures.

Skills

Operate kitchen equipment

Sanitation standards

Reading and writing

Math skills

Physical dexterity

Safety practices

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

Vocational education in food preparation and service

Job description

Kent State University is hiring a Food Service Worker I for the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role involves assisting in food preparation and related service activities under supervision in a campus dining environment.

The position requires basic food service experience or vocational training, with a probationary period to obtain Ohio Health Level Two Food Protection certification. Expect varied shifts including evenings and weekends.