Food Service Worker

Hagerstown Community College; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Hagerstown Community College is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to assist in the Hilltop Grill and campus food service operations. The role emphasizes customer service and a student-friendly atmosphere while performing daily food preparation and service tasks.

The position requires a flexible schedule with some weekend hours and involves handling cash, stock, and event support. Previous food service or restaurant experience is preferred, and ServSafe training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Willingness to handle cash and make change
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
• Experience in food service or restaurant environments is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily breakfast, lunch, and other items and serves them.
• Cleans the kitchen and service areas to maintain sanitary standards.
• Washes dishes, pots, and pans after each meal period.
• Operates cash register and performs end-of-day deposits and balancing.
• Assists in preparing and serving menus for college-sponsored functions.
• Assists Hilltop Grill staff as assigned by Lead Food Service Worker or Manager.
• Keeps stock and supplies secured after business hours.
• Compiles weekly temperature checklists and prepares new worksheets for the upcoming week.
• Preps and stocks supplies for the next business day.
• Assists in preparing orders for pre-approved vendors.
• Organizes and completes daily cleaning lists for the Hilltop Grill.
• Supports food prep, setup and cleanup for campus catered events.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cash handling

Physical strength

Professional conduct

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification desirable

Job description

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The part-time Food Service Worker is responsible for assisting in the overall operation of the Campus Food Services. While completing the various tasks involved, every Food Service employee must provide good customer service and encourage a student friendly atmosphere.

Please note, this is a part-time position for 29 hours per week.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The part-time Food Service Worker reports directly to the Lead Food Service Worker or the Food Service Manager and coordinates most closely with the Lead Food Service Worker in carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities.

B. This position shares the responsibilities of student aides during operation business hours.

DUTIES

A. Prepares daily breakfast, lunch, and other items and serves them.

B. Cleans the kitchen and serves areas in order to maintain sanitary standards.

C. Washes dishes, pots, and pans after each meal period.

D. Operates cash register and makes deposits at the end of the day. End of day deposit includes counting and balancing register drawers with end-of-day reports.

E. Assists in the preparation and serving of menus for special College sponsored functions.

F. Assists other employees in the Hilltop Grill with any tasks as assigned by the Lead Food Service Worker or Food Service Manager.

G. Responsible for making sure all stock and supplies are locked and secure when business hours are over.

H. At the end of the work week, the closer compiles temperature checklists and gets new worksheets ready for upcoming week.

I. Preps and stocks supplies for next business day.

J. Assist Food Service Manager and/or Lead Food Service Worker in preparing orders for pre-approved vendors.

K. Organize and complete daily cleaning lists scheduled for the Hilltop Grill.

L. Assist with food preparation, set-up and clean-up for catered events on campus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of food storage, preparation, and serving methods; ServSafe Food Protection Certification desirable or ability to obtain same; must be age 18 or older; minimum one year experience working in food service, at a restaurant, school, nursing facility or hospital required.

BARISTA EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS

CASH REGISTER EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS

SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION IS A PLUS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; ability to lift 50 lbs. and adequately store all supplies; able to stand for long periods of time; able to handle cash and make change; willingness and ability to conduct self in professional manner and to reflect a positive image of the Campus Food Service department. Individual must be reliable, punctual and display driving desire to work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires physical demands in regards to lifting and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekend hours. Individual should be familiar with working in an open concept kitchen. Individual will be working inside at most times, in and out of air conditioned areas, but there are occasional events held outdoors on patio or lawn areas. Must be able to handle the 'heat', both temperature and stress. Job stress sometimes occurs due to work load, last minute changes or customer demands, but the overall atmosphere is one of cohesiveness, positive energy and team work.