Food Service Worker - Benedict College

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality Corporation invites applications for Food Service Workers to join our campus dining team. You will help prepare meals, take orders, and ensure a welcoming dining environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Eligible candidates are friendly, hardworking, and able to work in a fast-paced setting. Prior food service experience is preferred but not required, with emphasis on customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders and answering inquiries.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving areas clean per safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about food and great service? Our campus dining facility is looking for dedicated, friendly, and hardworking individuals to join us as Food Service Workers — an essential part of creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our students, faculty, and staff.

You’ll play a vital role in day-to-day operations, from preparing delicious meals to maintaining a clean and inviting environment. You'll help ensure that every guest is served with a smile and that our kitchen and dining areas run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality and timely service.
• Provide exceptional customer service, taking orders, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Maintain dining, kitchen, and serving area cleanliness following safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking supplies and equipment.
• Follow food safety and health regulations and cooperate with team members to ensure smooth dining operations.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred but not required.
• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and physical stamina for a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds (supplies, trays, equipment)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions as required
• Manual dexterity to handle food, utensils, cleaning tools, and kitchen equipment safely
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food service environment with exposure to heat, cold, moisture, and noise

For more information about our company, visit https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.