FOOD SERVICE WORKER 2 (MULTIPLE ROLES)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique opportunity for a Food Service Worker 2 to join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing student life. In this dynamic role, you will lead food preparation and service while providing exceptional customer service. Your contributions will directly impact the dining experience of over 10,000 students. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about food service and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in quantity or institutional food preparation.
• Possession of or eligibility for a Washington State Food Worker Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation and service in a high-volume environment.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workstations.
• Assist with training and supervising student employees.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Food Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington State Food Worker Card

Tools

CBORD FSS System

Point of Sale System

Job description

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FOOD SERVICE WORKER 2

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

POSITION PURPOSE

Work alongside and provide leadership to a team of full-time and student employees in a dynamic, high volume food service environment. Typical work includes providing customer service for guests, assembling and serving food items, preparing beverages, assisting cooks in preparation and production of menu items, operating a grill or fryer, cashiering and maintaining cleanliness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in and lead employees in food preparation, beverage production, serving and/or dishwashing.
2. Assign student, hourly or Food Service Workers 1 to meet production and service needs.
3. Perform basic preparation including, paring fruits and vegetables, reheating refrigerated or frozen soups, assembling sandwiches and salads, toasting bread, preparing hot and cold beverages and/or packaging grab and go items.
4. May act as a short order cook at a grill, fryer, or similar workspace.
5. Set up station, stock/restock, and rotate supplies according to established plans, par levels and food handling policies and procedures.
6. Take and record food preparation and holding temperatures before the food leaves the production area and during service.
7. Maintain records of foods produced, foods wasted, and any recipe adjustments for the Supervisor.
8. Report safety issues and equipment malfunctions to management.
9. Use production sheets from CBORD FSS to execute food preparation.
10. Check par levels and order as needed to ensure that station is properly stocked.
11. Ensure that all unused food is properly handled, wrapped, dated, labeled and stored.
12. Gather, assemble, package, and serve menu items to customer order.
13. Take inventory counts using tally sheets from CBORD FSS system.
14. Continuously clean and maintain order of workstation and prep areas, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing.
15. May lead staff at an individual platform, station or café.
16. May receive customer orders, answering questions about ingredients, recipes and pricing.
17. May operate point of sale system, accurately key in sales and take payment. Maintain compliance with all PCI training requirements and standards.
18. Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
19. Perform related duties as requested.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

There are 9-month or 11.5-month cyclic positions available. These positions are located at various UW Dining venues. Schedules may be changed with two weeks’ notice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment AND one year of experience in quantity or institutional food preparation and serving or equivalent education/experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.