Food Service Worker - Academic Year

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation and customer service. This full-time role includes ensuring food safety, preparing dishes, and maintaining a clean dining environment. If you possess strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a passion for foodservice, this could be an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated team in St. Louis. The position offers robust benefits and is ideal for enthusiastic individuals looking to grow in the dining services field.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement match

Qualifications

• High energy level and ability to stand for the duration of a work shift.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in foodservice or food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid cooks and serve customer orders in a timely manner.
• Follow sanitary and health protocols for food preparation.
• Perform cleaning duties as required and operate a cash register.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: UHSP main campus - St. Louis, MO

Position Type: Staff (Full-time)

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Dining and Food Services

Description

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy is looking for a Food Service Worker. This position assist other employees in the back of the house and front of the house as needed; following all sanitary and health related protocols by preparing and serving great food, and cashiering on a daily basis. This is a full-time, hourly, five-day, August through May position entitled to University insurance, retirement and time off benefits. The standard schedule will include afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts as follows: Sunday: 9:00am-7:00pm, Monday: 12 noon to 9:00pm, Tuesday: 12 noon to 7:30pm, Wednesday: 12 noon to 7:30pm, and Thursday: 12 noon to 7:30pm. The University is located in St. Louis in the middle of the Washington University medical campus near public transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.
• Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.
• Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.
• Greet and serve customer orders in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with unit guests, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.
• Assist with cleaning the BOH and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.
• Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free or contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.
• Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Operate a register for food puchases using cash, credit/debit, and/or declining balance food service funds.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in foodservice/food preparation
• Previous experience in foodservice and/or food preparation
• High energy level
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work a cash register and make change.
• Ability to prepare food properly, safely and quickly
• Ability to stand for the duration of a work shift
• Ability to lift or otherwise move up to 50 pounds in weight

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:

Follow the simple steps to apply online. With your application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

Benefits:

UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holidays, sick and vacation time. University employees have

EOE Statement:

The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service. Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.