Food Service Worker

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Food Service Worker to join its dining services team. The role involves food preparation, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be dependable and capable of hands-on work in various dining locations, ensuring positive guest experiences and adherence to safety protocols.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Opportunities to advance into permanent roles

Qualifications

• Dependable with time management skills essential for work.
• Ability to engage effectively in customer service.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform typical food service work including prep and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health safety guidelines.
• Process transactions accurately through POS procedures.

Skills

Dependability

Time Management

Customer Service

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

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Essential Job Duties

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG195136TM

Position Number 47FOODSERVICEWORKER0525

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties

NC State Dining is seeking enthusiastic individuals to Join our Pack as a Food Service Worker. Successful candidates may work in a dining hall, retail operation, food court, or restaurant setting.

Essential job duties include:

• Perform general food service work including food prep, line service, and restocking food and beverage items.
• Clean and restock work station and assist with the cleaning of the common kitchen and production areas.
• May assemble menu items as per the recipe specifications and assist in maintaining the food temperature control and safety.
• May prepare quality beverages, such as espresso-based beverages, coffee, other drinks, and food products consistently by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
• Assist in receiving and stocking store merchandise.
• Accurately process transactions through the Point of Sale ( POS ) by following NC State Dining procedures.
• Provide exemplary customer service to every guest.
• Following all health, safety and sanitation guidelines, and perform necessary cleaning tasks in accordance with maintaining a Grade “A” Sanitation rating.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure NC State Dining business needs are met. Position may be asked to assist in other locations as necessary.
  
  

This is an hourly position, that includes a State required 32-day break at the end of 11 months. Superior work performance may provide an opportunity to renew employment and/or advance into a benefits eligible permanent position.

As a temporary employee, you are eligible for the following temporary employee perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

NC State Dining provides campus wide food services to students, staff, and faculty on the North Carolina State University Campus. NC State Dining operates 11 cafes, 3 food courts and 6 dining halls, 3 markets, 2 restaurants, vending, a nutritional counseling service, and a catering department. The department employs approximately 1000 temporary and student employees and approximately 190 permanent EPS and SHRA employees.

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Department NC State Dining

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Skilled Trades

Working Title Food Service Worker

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Shifts are available from early morning to late nights including weekends. Please list your availability in the appropriate section of the application. Full- and part-time positions are available.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Work as a cohesive team member and play an integral part in creating a positive work environment.
• Be an ambassador for NC State Dining and the university as a whole and enrich the quality of life for the campus community and support student success.
  
  

Minimum Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work will also be considered.
  
  

Department Required Skills

• Be dependable and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work proficiently in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Adapt to the changing customer volume level with a sense of urgency.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions, and complete all tasks with excellence.
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and peers, and work cohesively as part of a team.
• Provide outstanding customer service, including the ability to remain professional and respectful under pressure when dealing with difficult situations.
• This position requires standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. Because of the nature of a food service operation and working in a kitchen, you must be able to work in extremely hot and cold conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Previous food service experience
• Understanding of food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures
  
  

Required License Or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $12 per hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 05/12/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/218030

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919.515.3148 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Visit the E-Verify website to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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